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  1. Not One Little Job, But the Whole Works

    ... ... My son’s role in overseeing safety on construction sites is completely unrelated to the development and permitting processes ... the corporation counsel, moonlighting -- doesn't help. Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- ...

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

  2. Taking the Big Ethical Step from Government Lawyer to Mayor

    ... to the blog Musings (with links to official sites for each piece of information), the city's mayor appoints half the ... by good government advocates and by his opposition. Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- ...

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

  3. Contracting Out Government Work to Prevent Transparency

    ... public agency is entitled to receive a copy of records and files related to the performance of the governmental function, and (2) indicate that such records and files are subject to the Freedom of Information Act and may be disclosed by the ...

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

  4. Campaign Ideas for Local Government Ethics Reform

    ... the EC, which he feels should "lead by example." In its draft response to the grand jury report , the EC takes the position that ... than in actual discussions about ethics reform. Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics 203-859-1959 ...

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

  5. Juggling Two Types of Ethics Reform in DuPage County (IL)

    ... ethics reform would be attracting more attention than a draft ethics code for election commission members and staff, but that isn't ... to cooperate in investigations. The DuPage chapter of the Illinois Ballot Integrity Project, in another letter to ...

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

  6. The Benefits of Hyperlinking Ethics Codes, and the Dependency of Children

    ... rest of this blog entry. The Ohio Ethics Law chapter that applies to contracts does not define “family,” although it ... boring hours of hyperlinking? Okay, so how many of the sites of the 17 state ethics commissions whose laws cover municipal officials ...

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

  7. Advice on Advisory Opinions

    ... better government ethics program. The reason is that no one files a complaint when they do not expect a fair hearing of the complaint (most ... Here are some interesting ideas. Connecticut puts draft written opinions online for comment before the EC meets to discuss them. ...

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

  8. New web site Content Management System for CityEthics !

    ... can subscribe to and then discuss content from other sites. Collaboration. Used for managing the construction of Drupal, the ...

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  9. Lobbying Subject Disclosure

    ... full disclosure.jpg Body:  When a lobbying code requires that lobbyists report "specific lobbying issues" or "the ... and “Environmental Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites.” Lobbying contacts for Client “A” addressed all environmental ...

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

  10. The Political Use of Ethics Complaints, and the Manipulation of the Press

    ... campaign thinks it has the goods on its opponent, so an ally files an ethics complaint. Then the campaign publicizes said complaint, and it ... post on ethics proceeding confidentiality . Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- ...

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

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