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The City of La Joya Code of Ethics. Ethics The Home Rule Charter requires the City Council adopt a Code of Ethics. The Council adopted a code in 2021 and amended it in 2024. Code of Ethics Purpose . This Code of Ethics reinforces existing federal, state, local and professional standards of ethical conduct, and related legal requirements by requiring professional development training for individuals acting on behalf of the City. Training . Elected and appointed officials, board members, and municipal employees and certain vendors shall complete designated hours of professional development training on federal, state and/or local ethics laws, policies and procedures (see table below). This training shall supplement any training required of individuals by federal, state and local laws or by professional associations. Training shall be completed within ninety (90) days of assuming office; or being hired, respectively. The Council are encouraged to participate in the Texas Municipal League Institute (TMLI) Certification for Local Officials program. Screening . Candidates for boards and commissions must complete and submit a Board Appointment Form 72 hours before appointment by the Council. This form must be filed in the City Secretary’s Office . Committee . An Ethics Advisory Committee is established to advise the Council on ethics for public organizations. The Committee shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. Committee membership shall include one member of each individual class (see table above). Review . This ordinance shall be reviewed annually by the Committee. The Committee shall report their findings and recommendations to the Council for further action, if necessary. Penalties . Elected officials failing to comply with this ordinance shall be a assessed a fine of $75.00. Appointed officials, employees or volunteers failing to comply with this ordinance shall be subject to disciplinary action. Committee members may be subjected to removal from their appointed office. Vendors may have contracts voided by the City Manager or the Council. Ethics Laws T he City must comply with state laws (statutes or codes) as well as local local laws such as the Municipal Home Rule Charter, Ordinances, Personnel Handbook, Accounting Procedures, Purchasing Manual, Administrative Regulations, and Departmental regulations. Department Docs More information regarding our Department. Ethics Handbook, 2022 Ethics Training Presentation, 2022 Department Forms These forms will improve service delive ry. Download, complete and return. Board Action Form External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Federal Bureau of Investigation _San Antonio Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Texas Attorney General's Office Texas Ethics Commission Texas Rangers - Weslaco

The City Council of La Joya, Texas City Council Isidro Casanova Mayor At-Large Read More Laura M. Macias Councilwoman Place 4 Read More Irma Veloz Mayor Pro Tem Place 1 Read More Enrique Cantu Councilman Place 2 Read More Angie Garza Councilwoman Place 3 Read More The La Joya City Council is composed of five officials, elected at large. The Council is among the best trained to respond to natural or civil emergencies. The entire Council recently completed training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and are all member of the La Joya Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) . The Council invites the public to its Regular and Special Meetings to discuss items on the Council's Agenda . More information on municipal government is found at: Texas Municipal League (TML) Institute Texas Association of Mayors, Councilmember & Commissioners National Association of Latino Elected/Appointed Officials (NALEO) National Civic League National League of Cities

News & Information Be the first to know. • Subscribe! Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! This form no longer accepts submissions. All Posts City Attorney City Engineer City Manager City Secretary Council Emergency Operations Center Finance Fire/EMS Municipal Court Municipal Library Park & Recreation Personnel Planning/Code Enforcement Police Public Utilities Public Works Search Vanessa Trevino Aug 8 0 min Notice of Public Hearing 5 views Post not marked as liked Ruperto Segura Jul 9 1 min Havana Trash/Brush Collection Update On Saturday, July 20, the City of La Joya will provide a briefing on solid waste and brush collection services specifically for residents... 40 views Post not marked as liked ramongonzalez50 Jun 18 1 min Emergency Operations Center Sandbags Available for Storm Prep Sandbags are available for La Joya residents & businesses. 21 views Post not marked as liked Ruperto Segura Jun 5 2 min Public Utilities Havana gets Trash/Brush Collection Havana residents will begin receiving municipal trash and brush collection services beginning July 1, 2024. 35 views Post not marked as liked Ruperto Segura May 26 1 min Public Utilities Help Conserve Water City repairs water line leak, but boiled water notice remains in effect until May 28. Water restored, but conservation needed. 170 views Post not marked as liked Mayra Salinas May 24 1 min Council Memorial Day Holiday City of La Joya honor veterans on Memorial Day. 8 views Post not marked as liked Leonardo Olivares Feb 11 1 min Fire/EMS New Ambulance for La Joya & Sullivan New Year for La Joya Fire /EMS ... new ambulance. 18 views Post not marked as liked Leonardo Olivares Feb 11 1 min Finance La Joya Earns an "A" A S&P recently reviewed the City of La Joya's governance, management and finances and granted the City an investment-grade rating of "A". 9 views Post not marked as liked Leonardo Olivares Feb 11 1 min Public Utilities City Expecting $23 Million for Utility Projects Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) awards City $22.8 million for water and wastewater projects. 22 views Post not marked as liked

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Sat, Jun 29 | La Joya Havana Solid Waste Collection Meeting City and Waste Connection staff will provide information on the expansion of solid waste and brush collection services to La Joya citizens in the Havana neighborhood. Information will include placement of containers, types of waste, schedules, billing and more. Time & Location Jun 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM La Joya, 41833 Military Rd, La Joya, TX 78560, USA Share this event

Walker Lake Rentals WALKER LAKE IS NOT OPENED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. The Parks & Recreation Department does rent boats exclusively to homeowners & renters of the Walker Lake Homeowners Association , a private, homeowners association. Walker Lake is owned and operated by the Hidalgo County Irrigation District #6 , a member-owned utility. The District does not rent boats or provides access to the general public. Quick View Walker Lake SUP Afternoon Rental Permit Price $30.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake SUP Morning Rental Permit Price $30.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Paddle Boat Afternoon Rental Permit Price $60.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Paddle Boat Morning Rental Permit Price $60.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Kayak Afternoon Rental Permit Price $30.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Kayak Morning Rental Permit Price $30.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Canoe Afternoon Rental Permit Price $60.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Canoe Morning Rental Permit Price $60.00 Add to Cart

Boards If interested in serving on a Advisory Board or Committee, download the Board Action Form found at the City Secretary's Office . Ethics Advisory Committee Ordinance No. 2021-06 Read More La Joya TIRZ #1 Board Tax Code, Chapter 311: Tax Increment Financing Act Read More Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Local Government Code, Chapter 395 Read More Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Health & Safety Code, Chapter 823, Animal Shelters Read More Planning & Zoning Commission Local Government Code, Chapter 211: Municipal Zoning Authority Read More La Joya Economic Development Corp. Board Local Government Code, Chapter 501: Development Corporations Read More Board of Adjustments Local Government Code, Chapter 211: Municipal Zoning Authority Read More Tree Advisory Board Ordinance No. 2023-03 Read More

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