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

   ... contracts does not define “family,” although it uses the term. The term is defined by a 1980 Advisory Opinion , which can be found on ... And I put my time where my mouth is when I put up the City Ethics Model Code, which does this, even though the definitions are on ...

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

2. Hartford Mayor Says the Right Things Upon News of His Arrest

   ... evidence, and conspiracy to fabricate evidence. He hired a city contractor to redo his kitchen and bathroom and, although he paid the contractor $20,000, the state is alleging that documents were fabricated and that the transaction was actually a bribe. ...

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

3. The Actual Use of "Benefit" and "Interest" Language in Conflict Provisions

   ... referring to the use of the word "benefit" or an equivalent term in basic conflict of interest provisions, like the City Ethics Model Code's: An official or employee may not use his or her ...

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

4. Conflicts and Fraud

   ... of action, what would it be? A matter right in the small city next to my town answers this question, and gives a new angle by which to view conflicts. According to court documents cited (and linked to) by an article in the New Haven Register ...

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

5. Is a Council Member Who Runs a Local Charity Giving Back to the Community?

   ... and council member (Joe Baca, Jr.) $51,800 (according to IRS documents; the son said he was receiving only half that amount). In 2008, the foundation also gave $20,000 in fire equipment to the son's city, paid for totally from a contribution by another nonprofit, AmeriDream ...

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

6. Philadelphia's "Ethics Agenda": Making Ethics Central to a Mayoral Campaign

   ... board of ethics, nepotism, open government, government documents, gifts, luxury boxes at stadiums, campaign finance reform, lobbyists, ... Agenda is part of a larger project called The Next Mayor ( www.thenextmayor.com ), which includes the Daily News and WHYY, the Public ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-16 12:29 - 0 comments

7. My Use of Violent Imagery

   ... local officials. I quoted a county attorney using the term effectively in a positive way: "Our power, granted to us by the people, is ... Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- Robert Wechsler's blog ...

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

8. School Officials Participate in Sports Equipment Reconditioning Fraud

   ... budget by the end of the fiscal year by drafting fraudulent documents that would make future purchases appear to have occurred during the ... The company is charged with making a $450 contribution to a city council candidate who was a school athletic director, but the candidate ...

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

9. Massachusetts House Speaker To Resign

   ... a defense of legislative immunity against its request for documents. He is also being investigated by two grand juries. But he insists ... Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- Robert Wechsler's blog Story ...

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

10. Restorative Justice in Government Ethics

    ... justice system, with charges, a prosecution, witnesses, documents, and the ethics commission as jury. Or a settlement is reached, the ... by officials themselves, including the legislative body, city or county attorney, supervisor or personnel department. Rarely is any ...

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

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