CCM Workshop: Ethics and Conflicts of Interest; Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

Workshop:

Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, Monroe CT.
9:00 a.m. - 12 NOON, Registration at 8:30 a.m.

DESCRIPTION

The headlines read:

“POLITICIAN CAUGHT IN CONFLICT OF INTEREST”
“COUNCILMAN DENIES ALLEGATIONS”

How can you keep this from happening to you?

The definition of ethics according to Webster is straightforward: the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation. But conflicts of interest arise from this definition and many municipal codes. Knowing the ethical principles and issues at the municipal level will help you learn the skills and good judgment to recognize when you are in a conflict of interest situation.

This in-depth program will address:

What authority do CT municipalities have to establish local ethics commissions and codes of ethics?
What are the powers of local ethics commissions in Connecticut?
What do municipal codes of ethics contain?
What is a conflict of interest?
What is ethical behavior?

PROGRAM Ethics and Conflicts of Interest: How does one decide the right thing to do?

Role of ethics in local government
Municipal ethics codes and commissions
Beyond the code

Municipal Ethics from a Legal Perspective:

Common ethical problems and dilemmas
Disclosure, conflict of interest, and recusal
Role and responsibility of an ethics commission

Steps to the Ethical Decision-Making Process

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

First Selectmen/Mayors, Town/City Managers
Local Legislators
Ethics Commission Board Members
Municipal Attorneys
Finance Directors
Personnel Directors
Purchasing Agents
Town Clerks

WHY ATTEND

Hear an overview of ethics and conflicts of interest in municipal government.

Learn how to establish and operate an ethics commission and code of ethics for your municipality.

Hear how to avoid and resolve conflicts of interest.

Find out what’s legal, appropriate, and fair regarding: gifts, travel expenses, outside employment, nepotism.

SPEAKERS Michael Lavelle, Esq. Pullman & Comley, LLP

Meredith Trimble, Esq.

State of Connecticut Ethics Office WHERE Edith Wheeler Memorial Library
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2850 COST per attendee CCM Members $60, Non-members $120

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For more information, or to register, call the CCM Training hotlines at (203) 498-3018 at any time or call (203) 498-3000 during business hours.

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Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
900 Chapel Street, 9th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: (203) 498-3000
Fax: (203) 562-6314