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Sunday, August 28th, 2005

Ethics Contact Person: Marilyn Hughes, Executive Director, Oklahoma Ethics Commission (COGEL Member)

Address:
Oklahoma Ethics Commission
2300 North Lincoln Blvd. Room B-5
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4802

Main Office Number: (405) 521-3451

Synopsis of State Ethics Program: In 1990, the citizens of Oklahoma voted to add an article to the state constitution that created the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. The board consists of five volunteers.

Largest City:

Oklahoma City

Synopsis of City Ethics Program:

In 2001, Oklahoma City implemented the Character First! program for its executive staff members. Working with Character First!, a local non-profit organization, the City sought to encourage its officials to strive for high workplace standards.

Largest County:

Oklahoma County

Comments

Derek Fields (not verified) says:

Wed, 2010-08-11 15:41

I feel all municipalities should include a provision for an ethics department in thier charters.
I am seriously thinking about how to go about developing and initializing an ehtics department for the Oklahoma city in which I reside.
Any suggestions you have concerning this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Rev. Derek Fields

Robert Wechsler says:

Wed, 2010-08-11 17:07

Start with the City Ethics Model Code, including the introduction, which lays out the elements of a local government ethics program. Most of your specific concerns will be dealt with in the forum pieces and in the blog.