§ 7-1-311. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS PROHIBITED.


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  • (a)

    Exception. This section does not apply to communication with the Office of Law for the purpose of seeking legal advice if the Office of Law is not a party to the matter.

    (b)

    Prohibited. The Zoning Commissioner, Deputy Zoning Commissioner, a member of the Board of Appeals, or an agent acting on behalf of the Zoning Commissioner, Deputy Zoning Commissioner, or a member of the Board of Appeals may not engage in ex parte communication with any person regarding a matter pending before the Zoning Commissioner, Deputy Zoning Commissioner, or Board of Appeals at any time before disposition of the matter.

(1988 Code, § 28-87) (Bill No. 91-99, §§ 7, 9, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 75-11, § 3, 1-1-2012)