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1. A Classic Example of a Closed Fiefdom

   ... This personal approach to managing a huge government agency has many consequences. The report notes that compliance is ... is likely only the beginning. Dealing with a Poor Ethics Environment People seem very unskilled in sniffing out a poor ethics ...

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

2. Council Chair and Chamber Director: How Conflicting Are These Positions?

   ... After all, the goals of a chamber of commerce and of a city government are pretty much the same:  security, good government, good ... that they cannot otherwise participate. Seeking Ethics Advice This is a complicated matter. Not only are there ongoing ...

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

3. A Suit Against Council Members That Squares the Virtuous Circle of Conflict of Interest and Legislative Immunity

   Body:  For all you local government legislative immunity fans, here's a case you'll enjoy (other local government ethics people should find it interesting, as well). A Virginia state senator ...

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

4. Subcontractors and Indirect Benefits

   Body:  Ethics provisions dealing with contracts often ignore subcontractors. This ... arose this week in St. Louis County, which does not have a government ethics program (the state ethics commission has jurisdiction over ... not want its officials to receive special benefits from the government, whether by contract, subcontract, a spouse's contract, a kickback, ...

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

5. It's Important to Make Sure That a Confidential Information Provision Cannot Be Used Against Whistleblowers

   ... Whistleblower provisions are extremely important to government ethics, but poorly worded ethics provisions can undermine even the best whistleblower provisions, ...

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

6. Quote of the Day

   ... "Trying to protect public officials from warrantless ethics complaints is a fruitless task; there will always be some who ... , in response to a call by a council member to make ethics board proceedings more confidential. Robert Wechsler's ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2012-06-12 08:49 - 0 comments

7. Great editorial in Jacksonville.com

   City ethics- The right direction.jpg Body:  The editorial today ... recent legislation designed to improve the structure of the ethics and anti-corruption program for the city of Jacksonville. Title: City ethics: The right direction Source URL: ...

   donmc - 2010-12-03 14:37 - 0 comments

8. Defending Officials: Misuse of Office and Who the Client Is

   ... contam water.jpg Body:  Misuse of government resources, nepotism, transparency, and the obligations of government ... the village doesn't have to pay for. No, this is an ethics matter, and the mayor continues to show that his interests, and those of ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18

9. A New Idea: Lifestyle Audits

   Body:  Have you ever wondered how a local government department head can afford to live like a king on a $100,000 salary? ... leaders are calling for "lifestyle audits" of all senior government officials in order to find out who is on the take, according to ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2010-03-17 09:37 - 0 comments

10. WILLIAM E. MAXWELL

    ... which managed the mandated budget cuts under the Federal Government's Program Review 1 & 2. Inspector Maxwell was the national ... of the RCMP. With the establishment of the Office of Ethics & Integrity, he assumed the position of Associate Ethics Advisor. In ...

    donmc - 2007-01-30 21:32 - 0 comments

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