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councilor mayor; or a paid campaign worker or political consultant of a current local official. (d) The ethical practices board shall have jurisdiction to review and make findings concerning any alleged violation of this ethics code by any person subject to those provisions, including but not limited to a current or former elected or appointed local official who is a member of an agency, authority, or instrumentality listed in section 15.280(m)(3) of this Code. The ethical practices board may not consider any alleged violation that occurred before the adoption of this Code or more than one (1) year before the date of the filing of a complaint. (e) The ethical practices board has the following powers only: (1) To establish, amend and repeal rules and procedures governing its own internal organization and operations in a manner and form consistent with this Code. (2) To meet as often as necessary to fulfill its responsibilities. (3) To request frorn the mayor and city council the appointment of such staff as is necessary to carry out the duties of the board. (4) To make notifications, extend deadlines and conduct investigations. (5) To respond to local official and employee complaints and questions regarding this Code. . (6) To give opinions on the interpretation of this Code. (7) To make findings of fact as necessary. (8) To make recommendations of discipline for violations of this Code by elected and non-employee local officials. (9) To review, index, maintain on file and dispose of complaints. (10) Such other powers as are specifically granted in this Code. (f) The ethical practices board shall prepare and submit an annual report to the mayor and the city council detailing the ethics activities of the board and the city during the prior year. The format of the report must be designed to maximize public and private understanding of the board and city ethics activities. The report may recommend changes to the text or administration of this Code. The city clerk shall take reasonable steps to ensure wide dissemination and availability of the annual report of the ethical practices board and other ethics information reported by the board. (g) The ethical practices board shall submit a budget request to the mayor's budget process after they organize and each year thereafter. (2003-0r-034, ~ 1, 3-21-03) 15.220. Ethics officer. The city attorney shall designate an assistant city attorney as the city's ethics officer. The ethics officer shall respond to local official and employee questions about this Code, give opinions on interpretation of this Code, and serve as the staff to the ethical practices board. The ethics officer shall work with the human resources department to design the ethics education seminars required by this Code. The ethics officer shall also work to promote the city's ethics program and high ethical standards in city government. (2003-0r-034, ~ 1,3-21-03) 15.230. Code of ethics violations. (a) A local official or employee must report any conduct by other local officials or employees that he or she believes violates this Code of ethics. (1) The improper conduct of a non-appointed employee must be reported to either the alleged violator's supervisor or department head or to the ethics officer.