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one, because he attached a new flier from the State Ethics Commission and emphasized specific <br />items. He said he updates the reminder every election season, and though he normally waits <br />until the campaign season, the Mayor wanted it issued sooner. <br />Ms. Malanka asked whether a BOE member would need to disclose having made a <br />campaign donation to a County candidate. Mr. Ashida said that although the donation would be <br />listed on the candidate's spending report, the BOE member would still be responsible for making <br />the disclosure and asking for recusal from voting on any matter directly related to that candidate. <br />He cited the example of a recent BOE member who did not disclose that she had made <br />contributions to a Council member who came before the Board for a petition filed against that <br />Council member. Mr. Ashida said his advice is: when in doubt, make the disclosure or check <br />with. him. <br />Vote: All members voted aye to accept and file the communication. <br />c. Informal Advisory Opinion for Petition No. 2007 -07, In the Matter of the <br />Investigation of Rene Siracusa. <br />Motion and vote: Ms. Malanka moved to accept and file the opinion, and Ms. Lum <br />seconded the motion. All members voted aye. <br />d. Informal Advisory Opinion for Petition No. 2007 -08, In the Matter of the Petition <br />filed by Ron Whitmore. <br />Motion and vote: Ms. Nicholson moved to accept and file the opinion, and Ms. Lum <br />seconded the motion. All members voted aye. <br />5. NEW BUSINESS <br />There was no new business. <br />6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />The Chair directed the agenda to item 6b, as he had invited Levi Hookano, who was <br />present, to speak on this item. Mr. Hookano ended up speaking on both agenda items 6b and 6c. <br />b. Report on status of Board's request for a time limit for incumbents who are <br />seeking reelection in an election year on sending campaign literature using <br />County funds. <br />c. Report on status of Board's request for authority from the Council to fine <br />officials and employees who violate the Code of Ethics. <br />Mr. Hookano explained that he is a legal specialist with the County Clerk's Office, where <br />he performs legal research for the Council in a more informal capacity than Mr. Ashida. He had <br />recently been requested to research two issues: whether the County Board of Ethics could <br />El <br />