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Committee debates nepotism and ethics language for volunteers and officials
Summary
Members examined proposed changes to section 7.12 on ethics and nepotism, debated whether volunteer positions should be restricted by familial relationships, and recommended aligning charter language with the city’s ethics ordinance definitions.
The committee revisited section 7.12 — ethics and nepotism — after receiving input concerning a specific complaint about a volunteer appointment. Members debated whether the charter should bar relatives from volunteer boards or instead rely on disclosure and the existing ethics ordinance.
Several committee members argued against broad prohibitions that would bar relatives of elected officials from…
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