2005-12-14 Board of Ethics Minutes regular nonverbatim

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expressed its desire to have the Code amended to require the disclosure of financial interests of the person disclosing and the financial interests of the person's spouse and dependent children." The members agreed with this wording. The issue of amending the Code is to be placed on January's agenda. Petition No. 2005 -07: Review draft of Informal Advisory Opinion on Mr. Frankel's petition seeking implementation and enforcement of the County Code pertaining to the registration of lobbyists. The Chair wanted the draft opinion amended to include that the Board will pursue an amendment to the Code to make it consistent with State law, so that attorneys are not exempt from registering as lobbyists. This proposed amendment to the Code is to be placed on January's agenda as well. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Kawahara moved to enter Executive Session; the motion was seconded by Mr. Joseph; and the three members present voted aye. See the minutes of the Executive Session. Moved into Executive Session at 10: 45 a.m. Resumed Regular Session at 10:55 a.m. Mr. Kawahara moved to accept and file the Disclosure of Financial Interest statements of Anson Chong, Erik Flores, Stephen Frendo, Ruth Walker, and Benedict Yung. Mr. Joseph seconded the motion, and the three members present voted aye. The Board deferred the matter of Kenneth Kaneshiro's financial disclosure for clarification by the secretary. 8. ANNOUNCEMENT The Chair announced that the next regular monthly meeting of the Board is scheduled for January 11, 2006, at 10:00 a.m., at the County Council Room. 9. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Joseph moved to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Kawahara seconded the motion; and the three members present voted aye on adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 11:02 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Mary E. Crosson, Secretary 12