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  1. Local Government Ethics Programs in a Nutshell

    ... judiciary have formal judicial disciplinary processes. One files a formal complaint with a judicial commission. That's the only advice I ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2015-04-20 12:05 - 3 comments

  2. Full Text of Model Ethics Code

    ... determination (see 216 ). If the Ethics Commission files a determination in the matter after the 109 suit has been filed, the ... some states (and at least one city) make settlement the default or preferred approach. Arkansas’ code requires a written Offer of ...

    donmc - 2015-08-18 14:41 - 0 comments

  3. Chinese Walls or Chinese Screens?

    ... 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

  4. 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 ... Attachment Size NYC Local Law 129.pdf 0 bytes Robert Wechsler's blog ...

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

  5. Nepotism: Definition, Exceptions, Waiver

    ... based even on public, reliable evidence. Until someone files a complaint, this matter will exist only online. Robert Wechsler ... Attachment Size Louisiana Nepotism.pdf 0 bytes Robert Wechsler's blog ...

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

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

    ... word "reasonable" before "attorney's fees." If an official files countercomplaints and court suits, as the Stamford board of finance ... in ethics proceedings to be represented by the city or county attorney's office. This is less expensive for the local government, but ...

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

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

    ... to make it easy to fill out the form online, via a fillable PDF, for instance. If a reminder e-mail contains a link to the form, officials ... 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. The Politicization of Montana's Political Practices Commissioner

    ... 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

  9. A Miscellany

    ... when the subject is health insurance. The Kern County, CA health insurance plan is managed by a company owned by a local ... in Democratic Action is giving the council 90 days before it files a suit. The ethics program is likely to be lacking in disclosure. ...

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

  10. Penalties

    ... determination (see 216). If the Ethics Commission files a determination in the matter after the 109 suit has been filed, the ...

    Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-17 09:39 - 1 comment

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