A recent controversy in the idyllic town of Washington Connecticut has led some to argue for that municipality to adopt an ethics code. The problem arose when the First Selectman’s son was made the caretaker of the town’s beach house by local officials, even though several others were interviewed for the position. Now folks in town are crying foul over the conflict of interest and calling for the adoption of a code.
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In the adsence of a state mandate, towns do need a code of ethics
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010OSE News – Lobbyist online face book?
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010The Office of State Ethics held its End of the Session Wrap-Up today at the state capitol and, although it was sparsely attended, some interesting information was discussed by the Executive Director and staff of the agency that regulates lobbyists in Connecticut, including the development of a lobbyist face book and the enforcement of monthly client lobbyist financial reporting.
read more ››Senate Minority leaders continue to hold ethics bills hostage - clock ticking
Monday, May 3rd, 2010There are two more days left in the 2010 legislative session and the Minority leaders in the Senate continue to hold several important ethics bills hostage. They are using the same tactic they employed last year - an amendment calling for the establishment of a bipartisan ethics panel - to keep the Majority Democrats from calling any of the bills up for a vote.
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