Request for Ethics Board Opinion on Member Political Activity
March 13, 2017
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The Frame
This request seeks to clarify the rules governing the political involvement of individuals tasked with overseeing ethics in local government, which could impact the future eligibility or conduct of Board of Ethics members.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Board of Ethics members
The legal opinion requested would define the scope of their permitted political activities.
Scott Benson
As the sponsor of the memorandum, he is seeking clarification on ethics policy.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Council Member Scott Benson submitted a memorandum requesting a legal opinion from the Board of Ethics.
- The requested opinion concerns the ability of Board of Ethics members to support political candidates or causes.
- The matter was referred to the Public Health & Safety Standing Committee on March 13, 2017.
- The document file number is 15-5779.
- The document was introduced on April 28, 2017.
Why It Matters
This request seeks to clarify the rules governing the political involvement of individuals tasked with overseeing ethics in local government, which could impact the future eligibility or conduct of Board of Ethics members.
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Clarification of Ethics Standards
The request indicates a potential ambiguity in existing rules regarding the political participation of ethics board members.
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