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1. A Miscellany

   ... commissioner said she's keeping a "stupid list.'' "On it she documents the invitations and items she's had to refuse, which she thinks are ... Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- Robert Wechsler's blog Story ...

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

2. Standards of Proof in Ethics Enforcement

   ... would weaken the enforceability of the reforms. The City Ethics Model Municipal Code recommends a "preponderance of the evidence" ... I would bet that the legislators who used the term "probable cause" meant a "preponderance of evidence," but used the term ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 2 comments

3. The Educational Opportunities of a Local Ethics Case in Massachusetts

   ... with nonprofits. One thing that gets in the way is the term that the Massachusetts ethics code uses for government officials and ... fairly and objectively when she performs her duties for a city or town. If she cannot be fair and objective because of a relationship or ...

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

4. Best Practices from the Book "Local Government Ethics Programs"

   ... Local Government Ethics Programs will be put up on the City Ethics website in the next few days. It is updated, improved, and ... 4. Ethics commission authority to subpoena witnesses and documents. 5. Ethics commission jurisdiction over all officials and ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2013-06-20 08:35 - 0 comments

5. San Diego: More Tension Between EC and Council

   ... to an article in today's Union-Tribune , a long-term EC investigation has led to an accusation that a council member did not ... make it illegal for people to knowingly lie or provide false documents to the EC. Three of the five committee members have been fined a ...

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

6. Lawyer Exceptions and Preferential Treatment

   ... According to an editorial in the Press Democrat , the city council in Santa Rosa (CA), a city of about 150,000 north of San ... open to the public; (2) Preparing or submitting documents or writings in connection with the governmental action for use at a ...

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

7. Complicity and Knowledge

   ... Mr. Flood, and Judge Conahan sealed the suit to limit other documents’ getting out. His decision was later overturned. “Everyone ... officials have to see justice done? This is why the City Ethics Model Code has a complicity and knowledge provision . This is ...

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

8. Proposed Ethics Reforms in San Antonio

   Body:  This week, San Antonio's mayor and city attorney proposed a number of reforms to the city's ethics code and ... a review of political contributions and financial disclosure documents to identify conflicts of interest and other issues associated with ...

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

9. Self-Interest and the Transparency of Local Government Ethics Proceedings

   ... him as a council member, and was dismissed by the Sioux City ethics board after a short investigation. But in investigating the matter, ... him the right to demand that the complaint and all other documents be made public. Or perhaps that's not the real issue. What seems ...

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

10. When An EC Member's Appointing Authority Comes Before the Commission

    ... 'I believe it is absolutely true but of course I don't have documents from the Governor telling Patrick Millsaps to get rid of me.'" ... so? Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics 203-859-1959 Attachment Size ...

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

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