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  1. Legislators' Independence of Ethics Enforcement

    ... the "need for legislative integrity and independence" (p. 51 of appellate opinion , and see p. 15 of the trial court opinion ...

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

  2. Penalties

    This is the place to comment on the penalty provisions of the Model Code, to recommend alternative ... and emotion - of an investigation and hearings. Comment: An official should not compound ignoring a conflict of interest by ... the sanctions or remedies listed below or in 215. Comment: Many cities do not choose to allow ethics commissions to suspend or ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-17 09:39 - 1 comment

  3. Section 1: Conflict of Interest

    ... partner) is an officer or director. Comment: The central point of an ethics code is that city officials and ... violated the provisions of this code. Comment : An official or employee who is forced to recuse himself or herself ...

    donmc - 2006-11-23 22:28 - 0 comments

  4. Model Code: Section #100 Subsection #1- Conflict of Interest

    ... or domestic partner) is an officer or director. Comment: The central point of an ethics code is that city officials and ... violated the provisions of this code. Comment : An official or employee who is forced to recuse himself or herself ...

    donmc - 2006-11-24 14:52 - 0 comments

  5. Complaints and Investigations

    ... within fifteen days of receipt of a sworn complaint. Comment: Sworn complaints are the norm, and some ethics codes contain penalties ... denial is required by federal, state, or local law. Comment: The reason complainants are not permitted to withdraw their complaints ...

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

  6. Michigan's Baby Step Toward Local Government Ethics

    ... House floor with little or no debate. One representative's comment on this is especially telling: Rep. Meekhof:  "I cannot vote ...

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

  7. Memphis: At the Top of the Bottom

    ... new requirements don't ask for much, as I explain in a comment to the Model Code Project ). According to a series published in the ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2012-10-03 09:16 - 0 comments

  8. Ethics Training - Leadership and Responsibility

    ... As I wrote a couple of years ago in a blog entry and a comment to the City Ethics Model Code, many officials are cynical about it ...

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

  9. The Obstacles to and Goals of Citizen Participation

    ... consultant's deeper examination of the issue. Public Comment Rules The first time I spoke before a local legislature, I was ... intervened to let the group's views be heard. Public comment rules have to be clear and liberal, or the interest of a body in ...

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

  10. Representation and Appearances

    ... and appearance is explained in the comments below. Please comment on this division, and share your experiences and thoughts regarding ... in matters of public advocacy. Comment: The second sentence of this subsection recognizes that officials are ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-16 21:04 - 0 comments

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