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Charter committee urges enforceable ethics language, disclosure and recusal for Augusta Richmond County
Summary
A Charter Review Committee member recommended embedding fiduciary duties, mandatory disclosure and recusal, an internal audits function and anti-nepotism procurement rules into the Augusta Richmond County charter, and described proportional sanctions for violations.
Sheffi Robinson, a member of the Augusta Charter Review Committee, urged adopting enforceable ethics language in the Augusta Richmond County charter that would treat public officials as fiduciaries, require disclosure and recusal when financial interests arise, and attach structural consequences for violations.
Robinson said the committee is also recommending governance changes including a professional manager to oversee day-to-day operations and creation of an internal audits function to improve accountability and transparency. "Strong ethics language belongs in the charter," she said, arguing that embedding standards there ensures continuity across administrations and avoids reliance on penalties that only…
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