Warren County ethics board elects Harold Worths chair, reviews standing rules and new disclosure form

The newly formed Warren County Board of Ethics elected Harold Worths as chair and Monnique Boule as vice chair at an orientation meeting held March 31, where members reviewed draft standing rules, a revamped financial disclosure form and the board's complaint-and-investigation procedures.

The vote to approve the leadership nominations was moved by Pat D. and seconded by Scott Vanderhoff; members present carried the motion unanimously. After the vote, Worths thanked colleagues for their confidence and asked members to introduce themselves so the board could draw on its mix of legal, financial and public‑health expertise.

County Attorney Larry Elman, who will advise the board, walked members through the proposed standing rules and the statutory framework that governs the body. He emphasized that the board’s role is advisory — it may investigate complaints and issue findings and recommendations, but it cannot impose discipline. "This board is appointed for one year," Elman said,…