RHODE ISLAND
Ethics Contact Person:
Kent Willever,
Executive Director,
Rhode Island Ethics Commission (COGEL Member)
Address:
40 Fountain Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Main Office Number: (401) 222-3790;
within Rhode Island: 1-800-752-800
Synopsis of State Ethics Program: Rhode Island's Ethics Commission consists of a maximum nine members, appointed by the governor, who enforce the state's ethics code. According to
Rhode Island's chapter of Common Cause, the Rhode Island Ethics Commission is among the nation's most powerful due to its "unique constitutional authority both to adopt and to enforce a code of ethics for all public officials in the state."
Largest City: Providence
Synopsis of City Ethics Program:
In June, 2004, Mayor Cicilline announced his plan to implement a city ethics code and ethics training for city officials and employees. Cicilline also plans to create a position of Municipal Integrity Officer.
Helpful Contact Information:
Address:
25 Dorrance Street
Providence, Rhode Island
02903-3215
Main Office Number:(401) 421-7740
Largest County: Providence
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