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Commission directs state’s attorney to work with outside counsel to draft elected-official code of conduct
Summary
The board instructed the State’s Attorney’s Office to collaborate with outside counsel to draft changes and bring a proposed code of conduct for elected officials back for public discussion.
Pennington County commissioners voted Feb. 18 to direct the State’s Attorney’s Office to work with outside legal counsel to draft revisions and prepare a proposed code of conduct policy for elected officials for board discussion at a public meeting.
Commissioner Drews made the motion asking the county attorney to coordinate with outside counsel to prepare the draft; commissioners discussed the action and then approved the direction by unanimous voice vote. No draft language was read into the record during the meeting; the motion directs the State’s Attorney’s Office to return a proposed code for public discussion and potential adoption.
Why it matters: A board-adopted code of conduct would establish expectations and procedures governing elected officials’ behavior and potential disciplinary or procedural remedies; commissioners cited a desire to have a clear policy to present for public discussion.
Next steps: The State’s Attorney’s Office will work with outside counsel to draft proposed code-of-conduct changes and present the draft to the board at a public meeting for discussion and possible action.
