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1. A Council Candidate Says the Right Things About Ethics and Transparency

   ... as a candidate, said some of the right things about ethics: On the role of an ethics commission (he's a member of the city's ... and potential litigation.” On the importance of government transparency: “When a citizenry believes that they know what ...

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

2. A Paean to a Local Ethics Commission

   ... years on the job. It's something rarely seen in the local government ethics world: a hymn of praise to a local ethics commission, which he calls "a ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2010-01-07 09:03 - 0 comments

3. A Campaign Ethics Pledge

   Body:  Usually an ethics pledge is something required of a town official or something requested by a good government organization. But sometimes an ethics pledge is an election ... in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where the state legislature's Government Administration and Elections co-chair Christopher Caruso and his ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2007-09-26 14:22 - 0 comments

4. Problems Involving Campaign Contributions by EC Members

   ... Sadly, these are the words of a former Kansas City (MO) ethics commission member, according to an article in the Kansas City Star ... your integrity is being attacked shows a misunderstanding of government ethics. The first rule in government ethics is that ethics laws are ...

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

5. Winter Reading: Switch II - Shaping the Path Toward Change

   ... follow on their own or can be embarrassed into following. A government ethics example is posting on-time filers (and nonfilers) of annual financial ...

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

6. Ethics Allegations Often Bring Out the Worst in Elected Officials

   ... of interest, it could file a complaint with the state ethics commission. This would be far better than having the council investigate ... in politicians. This is why they should be kept away from government ethics programs, except to provide ethical leadership. For more ...

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

7. Do Gifts Establish Subordination?

   ... far easier and less expensive to prove. In an effective government ethics program, they can prevent most of the gifts that could be considered ...

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

8. Atlanta Ethics Report a Model for Other Local Governments

   Body:  Happy Fifth Birthday, Atlanta Ethics Office! The Ethics Office has celebrated its birthday with a 40-page report on its ... It is well worth looking at. The report is entitled Ethics Is the Only Deal, from something Mayor Shirley Franklin ...

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

9. Advisory Opinions

   ... the topic of advisory opinions appears in both the ethics provision and administration sections of the Model Code. Advisory ... important responsibility. It is very important for local government officials and employees, whenever they are uncertain as to whether ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2010-04-28 09:01 - 0 comments

10. Confidentiality After an Official's Resignation

    ... It is generally agreed that it is best to preserve an ethics commission's jurisdiction over officials and employees after they ... not only not everything, it is the least important part of government ethics. Education is far more important. And leaving the sense that ...

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

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