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  1. Legislative Immunity: The Constitutional Approach in R.I. and the Discipline Clause

    ... the investigating office will have no teeth). "On March 3, 2008 the United States House of Representatives approved the establishment of ... of the federal government. H.Res. 895 at § I (b)(I), (b)(4)(A), (b)(4)(B)(i). ... The board is authorized to hire "such professional ...

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

  2. Disclosure, Investigation, and What To Do With a Loophole

    ... and, in fact, set up its own LLC, It's That Easy, LLC, in 11 minutes while on air ( click here to see the documents required). ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18

  3. Why Strict Time Periods Are Problematic

    ... quorum problem lead to the dismissal of a proceeding. 4. Extension of time. Extensions of time to any of the time limitations ...

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

  4. Staff Members and the Revolving Door

    ... words "or based on advice or information supplied by" in 11(e)) to make it clear that advisers, researchers, and investigators are, in ...

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

  5. Florida League of Cities' Ethics Reform Proposals III - Placing Shackles on Countywide Ethics Programs

    ... It is notable that the Florida League of Cities' press release that "applauds" the bill says nothing directly about this ... failure to explain or even describe this provision in its press release that it is hoping no one will notice or understand their attempt ...

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

  6. Nevada Legislative Immunity Decision Comes Down -- A Bit Too Far For My Taste

    ... the Legislative Department of State Government under Article 4, Section 4 of the Nevada Constitution. Legislative immunity exists under the Federal and ...

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

  7. The Politicization of Montana's Political Practices Commissioner

    ... Professional with Conflicts According to an Associated Press article dated March 2, 2011 , the acting commissioner (she was nominated ...

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

  8. Complaints and Investigations

    ... against persons or entities not covered by this code. 4. The Ethics Commission must send notification of the accepted complaint, as ... official proceedings, they are taken more seriously by the press as well as by city residents. It is important that the proceedings ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2011-09-06 10:25 - 0 comments

  9. Council Accounts - Conflicts and a Lack of Transparency

    ... abuse of these funds. One council member "spent $11,200 from his council account since 2006 to pay NGP Software, a political ... According to an AJC editorial from October, in 2008 the council accounts were reduced from $30,000 to just $1,800, due to the ...

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

  10. Vernon, the Dragons, and the Knights

    ... has a reputation to maintain. According to Vernon's press release on the hiring, "[Van de Kamp] will independently review and ... (at only $450 an hour). According to the press release, this isn't because the city really needs the help of these illustrious men. “We believe," the press release says, "that, with the changes and reforms enacted to date, Vernon ...

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

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