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Tallahassee ethics board approves amended ordinance language, will forward draft to City Commission
Summary
The City of Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board voted June 17 to approve a revised advisory opinion and ordinance language that expands who is covered by certain conflicts provisions and clarifies outside-employment language; the board will send the draft to the City Commission and may return with alternate versions after review.
The City of Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board on June 17 approved a revised draft opinion and ordinance language that adds “covered individuals” to several conflict-of-interest provisions, clarifies exemptions and references city policy on outside employment, and will be forwarded to the City Commission for consideration. The board approved the draft by voice vote after discussion and directed staff to consult with the city attorney and potentially return with alternate versions that include additional exemptions.
Board members and legal advisers said the changes are intended to make the local code consistent and easier to apply. The draft replaces an obsolete reference to both an inspector general and city auditor title, expands the…
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