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CCRPC members review draft Code of Conduct, discuss remote-work expectations and Hatch Act implications
Summary
At the Jan. 3 meeting the committee received an initial draft Code of Conduct presentation from Anne Nelson Stoner and discussed staff remote-work expectations, the Hatch Act’s relevance because of federal funding, conflict-of-interest signatures for members, and a proposed bylaw review.
CCRPC staff presented an initial draft Code of Conduct at the Joint Executive and Finance Committee meeting on Jan. 3. Anne Nelson Stoner, Equity & Engagement Manager, led a presentation outlining timeline, organizational values, general conduct, staff expectations, conflict-of-interest guidance, political activity, free-speech considerations, unacceptable behavior, and implementation and accountability measures.
Members discussed how remote-work expectations should be set, with Bard Hill noting his experience that staff typically want one day per week in office and that core hours plus flexibility works well in state government contexts. Jacki Murphy asked for clarification about expected hours. Anne Nelson Stoner said the process has taken longer than anticipated and that she will solicit feedback from staff and members during January. Charlie Baker and Anne Nelson Stoner explained the Hatch Act language is included because CCRPC receives federal funding; members discussed where those expectations should apply to staff versus board and committee members.
Several members supported distributing a document for annual signature; Charlie Baker proposed a bylaw review by the Board Development Committee in 2024 to address bylaws, mission and vision statements, and related expectations. The item will return for additional discussion at future meetings, including a scheduled February discussion of the draft Code of Conduct.
