2007-03-14 Board of Ethics Minutes Regular Session

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Board of Ethics Minutes of Regular Session March 14, 2007 but since we are looking at rules of practice and procedure, and looking at what we are trying to achieve I thought it was a nice overview and might be useful. AL: This is nice. KS: To be added on to this, the Ethics guideline? BLT: No, just for you. KS: Are we pau with this discussion? BLT: Well, you were talking about the brochure stuff, so I was thinking about it. I don't know if you have ever defined your role. Part of your role is education and publication and getting people to know the rules, that is why I did this. I thought it was nice. When we are looking at what you do and what your mission is, part of the whole reason we are doing the guide is for education and prevention. We are trying to prevent problems from occurring by getting the word out on [inaudible]. KS: So this won't be part of the handout. BLT: No, it is just for your reference. I thought that we haven't ever thought about it, but it is not just receiving opinions and looking at disclosures. AL: I think when Kendall came onboard; my whole impression of Kendall is the education process, which is a strength she has. KS: Okay, I understand that this will go in our documents. This document - -no. BLT: This document is pretty much done except for cleaning it up and waiting to see the list. WJ: How about a motion to accept with changes? Motion and Vote: Ms. Lum moved to accept the 3/14/07 Draft of the Ethics Guide for Hawaii County Officers and Employees with the new changes and formatting and that it be placed on the next Agenda under Unfinished Business. Mr. Dill seconded the motion; all members voted aye. Motion carried. BLT: I am going to talk to the machine room about if we can do a booklet and then come with a sample. KS: As long as the Unfinished Business includes the accountability part, whether this gets signed for or whatever. 7