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Council to hear presentation from Shared Ethics Advisory Commission before deciding on membership
Summary
Councilors debated joining the Shared Ethics Advisory Commission; key questions were whether the town meets the 50-employee threshold that affects enrollment fees and whether the commission provides services not already available through AIM. The council asked the commission to present at a future meeting.
The council discussed whether to enroll in the Shared Ethics Advisory Commission. Staff reported that, depending on whether seasonal employees and appointed board members are counted, the town may exceed a 50-employee threshold that affects both the enrollment fee ($1,500 vs. $500) and an annual fee. Some council members expressed support for the commission’s services; others said comparable training and services are available through AIM and that municipal budgets are tight.
Councilors agreed to invite a representative from the shared-ethics group to present at a future meeting so the council can weigh costs and benefits before deciding. “They said he would come and speak to the council if we’d like that at the next meeting,” the chair said; no formal motion was required, and staff will attempt to schedule the presentation.
