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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 23, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or Lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: William Ross Pumfrey, Chair Luis Figueroa Haksoon Andrea Low Cynthia Soliz Brittany Sharkey, Vice Chair Patrick Keel Lyssa Zotlen Jeffrey Campbell Michael Lawson William King Brian McGiverin AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel and discuss any matter listed in this agenda. 1. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: review of the Chair’s initial decision that the Commission lacks jurisdiction over a complaint filed on August 24, 2026, by Eduardo Romero against José Velásquez, which alleges violations of City Code Sections 2-7-62(O) (Standards of Conduct), 2-3-5(A)(2), 2-3- 5(C) (Powers and Duties). Page 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Special Called Meeting on July 9, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding review of the Chair’s initial jurisdictional determination that the Commission lacks jurisdiction over a complaint filed on August 24, 2026, by Eduardo Romero against José Velásquez, which alleges violations of City Code Sections 2-7-62(O) (Standards of Conduct), 2-3-5(A)(2), 2-3-5(C) (Powers and Duties) Discussion and possible action regarding campaign finance issues related to deadlines for financial reports, required financial forms for candidates, and campaign contributions from married couples. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the …