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Assembly approves changes to code of ethics after divided debate
Summary
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly on Aug. 14 approved an ordinance amending the assembly code of ethics, including language to allow the board of ethics greater discretion over minor complaints and clarifying who may speak for the assembly. The measure passed 5-3 after extended debate and amendments.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly on Aug. 14 voted 5-3 to adopt an ordinance amending the assembly code of ethics, a measure supporters said would let the Board of Ethics dismiss trivial complaints and give clearer rules about who may speak for the assembly.
Supporters said the ordinance will reduce administrative burden and provide the ethics board tools to address de minimis matters without forcing full hearings. Opponents argued the measure should wait for a pending court ruling related to an ethics case and said the Assembly should first get further input from the…
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