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Palm Beach County ethics counsel offers advisory help to Boca Raton council
Summary
Rhonda Geiger, general counsel for the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics, introduced the commission at the March 26 meeting, emphasized proactive advisory opinions and local trust in government, and offered direct contact and resources for council members.
Rhonda Geiger, general counsel for the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics, addressed the Boca Raton City Council on March 26 to introduce the commission’s services and offer proactive assistance to city officials.
Geiger said the commission prefers to provide advisory opinions to prevent ethics problems before they arise. "Trust in government starts at the local level," Geiger said, and she encouraged council members and staff to reach out with questions, noting she had already provided advisory guidance to several members.
Council members thanked Geiger for the outreach and several said they appreciated the prompt responses they had previously received from the ethics office.
