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  1. A Miscellany

    ... rather than pushing for ethics reform. An Associated Press article this week quotes a representative of Ohio Citizen Action, a ...

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

  2. Dealing Responsibly with Contributions from Individuals Convicted of Crimes

    ... helped handle the sheriff's Christmas toy drives in 2007 and 2008. He also was involved in a dispute with county deputies doing security ... with professionally. You could also include in your press release the factors you will consider in determining whether to accept ...

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

  3. First Round of Chicago Ethics Reforms

    ... detailed definition of "Prohibited Political Activity." 4. There is a fine for obstruction of an investigation. Mixed Changes ... with information about possible ethical misconduct. 4. There is a gift ban, at least up $50 a year per giver. But the ban applies ...

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

  4. Ethics Commissions: Independence and Managing Staff

    ... sort of editorial. For more on this, see 3-page press release from the Inspector General 24-page Executive summary and ...

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

  5. Annual Disclosure

    ... statement (as in subsection 2), indicating the change. 4. Contents of Annual Disclosure Statement. The annual disclosure ... Failure to disclose the information required by subsection 4 of this section with respect to a person disclosing's spouse or other ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-17 09:12 - 0 comments

  6. Political Consultants, Lobbyists, Term Limits and Contribution Limits in Missouri

    ... who is one of Jetton's clients (to the tune of $60,000 in 2008 alone), took a strong stand against the bill, and said it had nothing to ... of $25,000 or $50,000 are not unusual. In the heat of the 2008 campaign, even six-figure donations were routine, and at least one ...

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

  7. Ethics Commissions

    ... passed by. All you have to do is ask. Advertise. Send out a press release. Get the word out. It's really not that hard. In fact, the ... Robert Wechsler says: Sun, 2008-05-18 06:07 Permalink ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2009-06-09 06:02 - 5 comments

  8. Duty Does Not Equal Right, Duty Does Not Equal Right . . .

    ... to get around. Of course, the county attorney, in her press release , is portraying herself and the AG as defenders of the people's ... verified) says: Tue, 2010-11-30 13:11 Permalink ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 3 comments

  9. In Dependence: Ethics Directors, Their Commissions and Politicians

    ... is likely to lead to a volatile mix. As an Associated Press article on the director's ouster says, when he was hired, "he took to ...

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

  10. The Cincinnati Situation II - Conflicts and Indirect Benefits

    ... With respect to the proposed $100 million development, a 2008 state EC advisory opinion (attached; see below), concerning another ... about family or other indirect interests. And the 2008 advisory opinion expressly speaks of a financial benefit "which is ...

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

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