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City staff briefs Bangor advisory committee on code of ethics obligations for appointees

2766499 · March 25, 2025
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City staff reviewed the municipal code of ethics for committee appointees, covering conflicts of interest, social media use, fundraising limits, and political-activity guidance. Members were asked to disclose potential conflicts and to avoid using their role to influence hiring or contracting.

City staff delivered a briefing on the city code of ethics and how it applies to citizen appointees on the Racial Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Advisory Committee.

"The code of ethics also applies to all of you," City Manager Debbie Lohrey told the group, noting that committee members are appointees of the council and must conduct themselves in an impartial and unbiased manner. Lohrey summarized several topics: conflicts of interest and…

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