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A. The town manager has the responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter as to all town employees, other than those town employees appointed or hired by the town council. The town manager may investigate any complaint, and direct the filing of appropriate legal action against any person as to whom he or she has enforcement authority if the town manager believes such action is appropriate. The town manager may exempt from the provisions of this chapter the conduct of any person as to whom he or she has enforcement authority upon the finding that the enforcement of this chapter with respect to the employee's conduct would not be in the public interest.

B. The town council has the responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter as to all other persons who are subject to the provisions of this chapter. The town council may investigate any complaint, and direct the filing of appropriate legal action against any person as to whom it has enforcement authority if the town council believes such action is appropriate. The town council may exempt from the provisions of this chapter the conduct of any person as to whom it has enforcement authority upon the finding that the enforcement of this chapter with respect to such person's conduct would not be in the public interest.

C. The town manager or town council, as the case may be, may direct the town attorney to investigate or prosecute any apparent violation of this chapter, or the town manager or town council may employ or appoint any qualified attorney to investigate or prosecute any violation of this chapter.

D. Any person who believes that a violation of this chapter has occurred may file a complaint with the town manager or town council, as the case may be, which complaint shall be promptly investigated and such action taken thereon as the town manager or town council determines to be appropriate. (Ord. 24, Series 2014)