2009-06-10 Board of Ethics Minutes

Home

Motion and vote: Mr. Martin moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Nicholson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no new communications. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Petition No. 2009 -2: Petition alleges that a County officer or employee violated Section 2 -83 of the Ethics Code (fair treatment) by stating to a newspaper reporter that the petitioner was "whacky." CHAIR: The petitioner is Mr. Dan Cole. Hold on a second. It's interesting that we had one of our public testimonies deal with frivolous and items that pertain to certain agencies and counties, and as chair, I'd just like to briefly discuss some of my review, and this is strictly based on the items submitted so far by Mr. Cole, the petitioner. GENTRY: Mr. Chairman? CHAIR: Yes oh, I'm sorry. We have a disclosure. GENTRY: Yes, before we proceed, I'd like to disclose to the Board that the County officer in question for this current petition, I worked as an appointed temporary in an appointed temporary position for Ms. Naeole last year. It's now more than a year ago, but I wanted to disclose that. But based on the petition, I feel that I could make a decision in this based on the merits of the petition. So I just want to put that out. CHAIR: Can you go over again exactly what your position was? I'm sorry, your duties, just brief? GENTRY: I served while her legislative aide was out on maternity leave. It was a three - month term. CHAIR: And again, you feel as if you can rule fairly on this matter? GENTRY: Yes, based on our rules and the petition, and him, and whatever testimony is presented. But I leave that up to CHAIR: Well, I'd like the Board to vote on this. But first, does the Board have any other questions or comments? Petitioner, do you have any comments? COLE: Yes. CHAIR: Brief. 0J