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1. EC Independence and Initiative in Kentucky

   ... It's wrong to look at enforcement numbers to determine how well an ethics program is going. The speaker is right to focus on good ... an anonymous call or letter, or a story in the media." But how can the anonymous call or media story be verified without an investigation? ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

2. Restrictions on Ethics Commission Membership

   ... power struggles; that is, in terms of loyalty and animosity. How she discusses matters is completely different than the non-political members, and it's uncomfortable for them to see how personal everything is for her. They also worry what the public will think ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

3. Why It Is Important To Ensure That Legislators Show Up to Work

   ... But what about the ballot box? This case shows how, even if an elected official may not be able to run again, she can go ... No one should have to go through meeting minutes to find out how often their elected officials are showing up to work. Robert Wechsler ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

4. Apologies: Central to a City's Ethical Environment

   ... Flipping through this entertaining yet upsetting book shows how many appalling ways public figures can fail to sincerely apologize. ... inadequate apology and or to reject it and look unforgiving. How many people can get away with a complex explanation of why a particular ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 1 comment

5. Problems with Reasonable Perception Language and Enforcement of General Policies

   ... the duty of a fiduciary," a common phrase that emphasizes how important the need is to deal responsibly with conflicts of interest. What ... It is what an ethics adviser would say to someone inquiring how they should act. It is not what an ethics enforcer should say when finding ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

6. City Attorney Investigates Memphis Mayor for Possible Ethics Violation

   ... the future, is not necessarily the best way. And it shows how important is the independence of an ethics program, and how important not only the ethics provisions are, but also the process. ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 1 comment

7. A Miscellany

   ... everyone in government, and affects both how they feel and how they act. It is the ultimate misuse of office. Last week, the New ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

8. Birmingham Mayor/Former Jefferson County Executive Arrested -- Gifts Central

   ... officials in general. But in reality, it is horrifying just how many mayors of our municipalities are becoming felony criminals. And mayors ... post on the subject, particularly inviting a discussion on "how come?" Sharon McEachern Log in or ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 4 comments

9. Ex-South Gate treasurer convicted in bribery case

   ... to be fiesta time in the city," he said. "I can't convey how ecstatic we all are today." Expressing concern that Robles might flee ... doubt of his guilt. Your blind loyalty not only establishes how biased you are but also validates you're stupidity. If you want to show ...

   donmc - 2005-10-09 17:56 - 2 comments

10. Two Aspects of a Poor Ethics Environment

    ... people think direct accountability is what matters most, but how you can make anyone accountable when you don't even know who's in charge? ... Who can you trust? What can you do to get rid of them? How will you know you succeeded? Italy is hardly alone in having such a ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

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