Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics offers annual training to Boca Raton council; staff encouraged to use proactive advisory services
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Summary
Rhonda Geiger, general counsel for the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics, told the council the commission prioritizes education and proactively answering questions for county jurisdictions and advisory-board members. She offered in-person trainings and resources for council, staff and community.
Rhonda Geiger, general counsel for the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics, briefed the Boca Raton City Council on the commission's outreach and training services and encouraged officials and advisory-board members to request in-person or video education sessions.
Geiger said the commission seeks to be proactive: “We really take a lot of pride in being proactive in that sense where we're going to answer questions before something goes wrong. We really want to, to push the education component, and the answering questions ahead of time component.” She noted that county ethics rules apply broadly to county jurisdictions, employees, council members and advisory board members within Palm Beach County.
Geiger offered to provide in-person trainings and to meet with staff or advisory boards outside normal hours if requested. She also distributed informational materials and provided a business card for follow-up contact.
Why it matters: County ethics-compliance training can reduce conflicts of interest and help officials and volunteers understand disclosure and recusal obligations. Geiger emphasized her office's willingness to help both staff and the public with hypothetical or "what if" scenarios in a training setting.
Council members thanked Geiger and several noted the commission has been a helpful resource; Geiger encouraged any questions or requests for training.
