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1. The Obstacles to and Goals of Citizen Participation

   ... Although citizen participation is not part of government ethics, it's important to keep reminding ourselves that it is central ... consultant's deeper examination of the issue. Public Comment Rules The first time I spoke before a local legislature, I was ...

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

2. Ethics Commissions

   ... is the place to discuss the establishment and the role of an Ethics Commission. The most important issue here is an Ethics Commission's ... by the local branch of the League of Women Voters. Comment: Subsection 1: Five is not a magic number for an ethics commission. In ...

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

3. Representation and Appearances

   ... and appearance is explained in the comments below. Please comment on this division, and share your experiences and thoughts regarding ... an official or employee should obtain a waiver from the Ethics Commission pursuant to 213. Some municipalities may ...

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

4. Legislators Employed by the City - Conflict of Interest

   ... of his or her household, is employed. Comment: Some cities require that there be no incompatible or even multiple ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-16 21:01 - 0 comments

5. Ethics Commission: Jurisdiction, Powers, and Duties

   This is the place to discuss the Ethics Commission's jurisdiction, powers, and duties. The most controversial ... the requirements imposed on him or her by this code. Comment: Jurisdiction over former officials and employees, as well as over ... and distribution pursuant to section 219. Comment: Subsection 4: "Sitting members" means those members, regular or ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-17 10:07 - 1 comment

6. Recusal

   ... disclose the nature and circumstances of the conflict to the Ethics Commission and ask for an advisory opinion pursuant to 104 and 209. Comment : "Acting on and discussing, formally or informally" means that the ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-16 20:52 - 8 comments

7. Advisory Opinions

   ... the topic of advisory opinions appears in both the ethics provision and administration sections of the Model Code. Advisory ... Ethics Code, only informal advice may be requested. Comment: For more information about advisory opinions, see 209 , in the ...

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

8. Abusing Right to Bring Ethics Complaints

   ... by saying that "I thought I might write a piece about using ethics complaints for the purpose of political harassment" with respect to Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska. But then I discovered that the particular ethics ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2009-05-27 19:40 - 0 comments

9. Legal Defense Funds as Misuse of Office and Gifts

   ... I thought I would never write about anything concerning Gov. Sarah Palin again, but the report on an ethics complaint against her, regarding the fund created to pay the legal ...

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

10. An upcoming Supreme Court appeal holds interest for government ethics

    ... on the " honest-services fraud " statute: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/07/us/07honest.html?_r=1&scp=5&sq=joun%20... (URL ... his associates. It is an element of the cases against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois; the former New York State Senate majority ...

    donmc - 2009-12-07 13:14 - 0 comments

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