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1. A City Where "We Don't Want Nobody Nobody Sent"

   ... unfortunate aspect of many laws that try to bring unethical government activities under control is that, when they do not change the city's ... ratings, the rigging of test scores, and the destruction of files (the shredding business thrives on identity theft and ethics laws). And, ...

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

2. A Controversial Indianapolis Board Appointment: Perception and the Dilemma Between Competence and Conflicts of Interest

   ... Greg Ballard, who ran as a candidate who would bring ethics to city government, is already embroiled in a controversial ethics issue. He has ... the Pacers. • Bar Grand's access to the firm's files on the Pacers. • Bar access by firm attorneys to any materials ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2008-02-04 11:06 - 0 comments

3. Who Should Pay for Attorney's Fees in Ethics Proceedings?

   ... about him than about saving taxpayers money. Local Government Payment of Attorney's Fees The City Ethics Model Code deals with ... word "reasonable" before "attorney's fees." If an official files countercomplaints and court suits, as the Stamford board of finance ...

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

4. Chinese Walls or Chinese Screens?

   ... or involvement in a matter) work in conflict situations in government? And what considerations determine whether they work or not? ... a congressional representative does not need to look at FEC files to find out which firms have given him what amounts of contributions? All ...

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

5. Some Excellent Lobbying Reforms in NYC

   ... into the lobbying program by requiring, "before a lobbyist files a statement of registration [that] the lobbyist and its client shall ... If information is available through the city or state government, or in the news media, it should lead lobbying program staff to ...

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

6. Nepotism: Definition, Exceptions, Waiver

   ... of the community, and the harm to the public trust that government jobs are open to every qualified individual. Such an exception ... based even on public, reliable evidence. Until someone files a complaint, this matter will exist only online. Robert Wechsler ...

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

7. Winter Reading: Switch VII - Self-Evaluation and Identity

   ... of mountain-climbing expeditions. With respect to government ethics, however, it's not clear that getting more specific makes a ... It's valuable to ask oneself, "What does someone who files late 'feel'?" Since officials probably don't feel anything (except, ...

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

8. Jax Ethics Code

   ... in 1968 in an attempt to create a more responsible government. Since that time, various provisions from state and local law have ... this provision. (3)     Any Commission member who files to be a candidate for public office shall immediately resign from the ...

   donmc - 2023-08-02 15:13 - 0 comments

9. Second Edition of Free Resource Book on Local Government Ethics

   Local Government Ethics Programs 2.0: A Resource for Ethics Commission Members, Local ... The second edition of this comprehensive book about local government ethics programs. And it's free! This book is intended ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2022-07-19 16:45 - 3 comments

10. The Politicization of Montana's Political Practices Commissioner

    ... But it does not appear that she truly understands government ethics. It is not enough to be your own human being with your own ... soon after the commissioner was named: [A]nyone who files a complaint who does not come from Hensley’s political side of the ...

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

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