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1. A Pattern of Behavior Investigated, Secretly, as Distinct Acts

   ... but the next day he called the Globe reporter and said that he planned to resign as sheriff and take only his pension. The day ... alleged pocketing of campaign contributions (primarily, if not exclusively from employees) and use of employees for personal purposes. ...

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

2. A Comparative Look at Cities' Ethics Programs from the City of Austin

   Body:  I recently discovered that, in May, the Austin's Office of the City Auditor did an extensive report ... of fascinating tables of comparative information, as well as a detailed look at Austin's unusual ethics program. The tables include: ... the City Auditor is part of Austin's ethics program, it did not do a critical appraisal, but the descriptive information is valuable. ...

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

3. Quotes of the Day

   ... don't think it corrupted him." and "The taking of gifts does not corrupt a person. It's when you're taking those gifts for personal gain that they corrupt you." —Former North Carolina state representative ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2009-07-22 08:22 - 0 comments

4. Ethics Proceeding Confidentiality Takes a Hit in Utah, Logically Enough

   ... conduct is doubly unethical. And yet, once again, that's the approach at least some officials choose to take, this time in Utah, ... from the state's Open and Public Meetings Act. This is not just about the investigation and early discussion of ethics complaints, for ...

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

5. A New, Improved Local Government Ethics Treasure Trove

   Body:  What could provide a better education for local government ethics practitioners than reading ... from 1992 through last week ? The ethics provisions may not be the same as everywhere, but the problems usually are. The ... here goes: Moonlighting with a Firm Engaged in City Business Dealings   1-16 Ownership Interest in a Firm Engaged in ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2013-01-29 15:22 - 1 comment

6. No Conflict Without Profit? - Exasperating Quote of the Day

   ... on contract, while also having a business on the side that did business with the college on a no-bid basis. The business was set up ... which does business with colleges around the world) is not always profitable. 'If I were really crazy about making money, I wouldn't ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2007-03-30 08:02 - 1 comment

7. Report on Loopholes and End Runs Around Campaign Finance Laws from Center for Governmental Studies

   ... up with ways of getting around these laws. And then arguing that such laws are of little value since you can't plug loopholes as fast as ... Although the report is 52 pages long, it's not at all daunting, because most of it consists of the model law. The model ...

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

8. Quote of the Day

   ... "In my view, the suggestion [by Judge Sotomayor] that [campaign] contributions are tantamount to bribery should offend anyone ... like others who support campaign finance reform, do not equate small campaign contributions with bribery. In fact, a principal goal ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2009-07-10 14:57 - 0 comments

9. An Advisory Opinion Gambit in the Big Apple

   ... tells you it's okay, increase the amount of conduct so much that the advice is no longer relevant, and then point to the advice in defense ... the deputy mayor was named CEO of the foundation, but did not go back to the COIB for advice. Meanwhile, she received the same $246,000 ...

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

10. First vs. Second Amendment Controversy in Kansas

    ... On July 1, 2013, a Kansas state law became effective that prohibited the use of state funds to pay for promotion or lobbying on gun ... in a rural environment. Therefore, there should not be one rule for both environments. Why would a government place the ...

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

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