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POL - Award - OA4 Code of Ethics 2005

  • YEAR CREATED: 2005
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document is a code of ethics for Fulton County. It outlines the procedures and regulations for the Board of Ethics in handling complaints and violations of the code. The document states that individuals accused of violating the code have the right to be heard, summon witnesses, and present evidence. They also have the right to be represented by counsel at their own expense. The Board of Ethics has the power to compel witnesses and records through subpoenas and can take testimony under oath. The costs of issuing subpoenas and having a court reporter present may be borne by Fulton County. After a hearing, the Board of Ethics deliberates and determines its findings by majority vote. Findings of a violation must be based on a preponderance of evidence. The decision of the Board of Ethics is final but can be reviewed by the Superior Court of Fulton County through a writ of certiorari. The document also outlines the sanctions for violating the code of ethics. Intentional violations, providing false information, failure to follow the board's decisions, or failure to comply with a subpoena can result in administrative sanctions up to $1,000 and/or a public reprimand. For county employees, the Board of Ethics can recommend disciplinary action according to personnel rules. For other individuals or entities, the board can recommend debarment proceedings to the purchasing agent. The document further states that the Board of Ethics will have a secretary responsible for receiving complaints and maintaining records. The secretary will provide copies of records and minutes to the clerk of the commission. The board will also have independent legal counsel, compensated by Fulton County, to represent them. Lastly, the document addresses lobbyist registration and disclosure reports. Lobbyists required to register with the state ethics commission must also register with Fulton County by filing a copy of their state registration. Lobbyists must also file their disclosure reports with Fulton County. Certain exemptions apply to individuals who express personal views, government employees, attorneys appearing in adversarial proceedings, elected officials, and employees of registered lobbyists who are not lobbyists themselves.
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