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Commission debates seeking independent legal counsel and charter change
Summary
Commissioners discussed whether the Ethics Commission should have counsel separate from the City Attorney's Office, with some urging a charter amendment modeled on San Diego and others proposing interim steps such as the City Attorney designating funds for outside counsel on conflict matters.
Commissioners debated whether the Ethics Commission should pursue independent legal counsel separate from the City Attorney's Office. Several commissioners argued that, because the commission investigates city officials and refers matters to the city attorney, an independent counsel model (citing San Diego) would avoid conflicts of interest and strengthen public confidence. Chair Keane and others said…
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