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  1. Conflict Over a Gift in Poughkeepsie

    ... has an interest in having the study done, and in its content, as well. The chair of the minority party's town committee has ...

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

  2. Taking State Laws Into Account When Drafting Ethics Provisions

    ... attorney for Kane County, IL felt that the county ethics code (Ch. 2, Art III, Div. 3), passed in 2010, was in several ways illegal. The biggest problem with the code, he said, is that twelve of its provisions could not be imposed on any ...

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

  3. Penalties and Unions

    ... as part of the process of preparating or amending an ethics code. Forums:  Enforcement of Ethics Code Story Topics:  Model Code ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-02 17:21 - 0 comments

  4. A Council-Controlled Ethics Process Can Be a Real Battle Ground

    ... that may arise. In August, the council passed a new code of ethics (click link and go to Ch. 2.78) which keeps the entire ethics process, from filing a complaint to enforcing the code, in the hands of the council. An ethics and administration committee ...

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

  5. Four Varying Approaches to Ethics Reform

    ... some of them modeled after the city and county of Honolulu's code. The proposal would prohibit county employees from contracting with ... like this will make a good addition to the City Ethics Model Code . Limitations on Filing Ethics Complaints According to ...

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

  6. Complaints and Investigations

    ... filing of a complaint regarding an alleged violation of the Code, and the ensuing investigation. Possible issues for discussion include ... Most ethics codes limit complaints to individuals, but this model code allows entities to file as well. This is especially intended to ...

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

  7. Not Much to Get Excited About in Baltimore's Ethics Reforms

    ... and ethics training, the other to the city's ethics code. Neither is much to get excited about. The Ethics Board Bill ... normal setup. One-and-a-half cheers. The Ethics Code Bill One of the biggest problems that came out in the ethics ... by its elected officials, who seem perfectly content arguing over whether the mayor should get two or three ethics ...

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

  8. Local vs. State Ethics Programs -- An Excellent Column on the Topic

    ... the state ethics commission and the state's Uniform Ethics Code, which now applies only to the executive branch of the state government. ... and consider adding valuable provisions to the City Ethics Model Code. Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics ...

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

  9. Judicial Review of Ethics Commission Decisions

    ... law]. Forums:  Enforcement of Ethics Code Story Topics:  Model Code ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-17 10:26 - 0 comments

  10. Issues Raised by the Use of DA Office for Collection Purposes

    ... or report is going out must take full responsibility for the content, as well as for the audience for the letter or report. That is why ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 1 comment

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