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1. Michigan's Baby Step Toward Local Government Ethics

   ... House floor with little or no debate. One representative's comment on this is especially telling: Rep. Meekhof:  "I cannot vote ...

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

2. The Obstacles to and Goals of Citizen Participation

   ... consultant's deeper examination of the issue. Public Comment Rules The first time I spoke before a local legislature, I was ... intervened to let the group's views be heard. Public comment rules have to be clear and liberal, or the interest of a body in ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 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 ... in matters of public advocacy. Comment: The second sentence of this subsection recognizes that officials are ...

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

4. Ethics Commissions

   ... by the local branch of the League of Women Voters. Comment: Subsection 1: Five is not a magic number for an ethics commission. In ... or state commission handle city ethics matters; see the next comment for more on this). In any event, instead of politicians (or even ...

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

5. 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

6. Ethics Commission: Jurisdiction, Powers, and Duties

   ... 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

7. Recusal

   ... 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

8. Advisory Opinions

   ... Ethics Code, only informal advice may be requested. Comment: For more information about advisory opinions, see 209 , in the ... Ethics Commission may seek judicial review and relief. Comment: This is the Ethics Commission's most important responsibility. It ...

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

9. Conflict of Interest

   ... partner) is an officer or director. Comment: The central point of an ethics code is that city officials and ... violated the provisions of this code. Comment : An official or employee who is forced to recuse himself or herself ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-16 20:59 - 9 comments

10. Misuse of City Property and Reimbursements

    ... on anything but official business. Comment: The IMLA Model Code takes this further by requiring care in the use of ... to send certain felony cases to trial. A city official may comment publicly about ballot measures and use city resources to provide ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-17 08:53 - 5 comments

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