Ethics Board

BOARD OF ETHICS meeting November 8, 2017 Present: J. Hogan, B. Chudy, J. Ellis Absent: M. Rivers Meeting called to order at 5:30. No minutes to approve. Anthony Izzo reported to the Board on a recent meeting with members of city land use boards to review the recent revisions to the Code of Ethics as proposed by Commissioner Mathiesen and enacted by the Council. A. Izzo stated the land use board members stayed within the format as enacted but proposed about ten text revisions that clarified language and modified standards that they believed made it difficult for them to do their work. The Board asked A. Izzo to circulate its previous recommendations for ethics code changes to the land use boards along with the land use board members’ own revisions. A. Izzo will keep the Board informed of progress. INQUIRIES Anthony Izzo distributed copies of two inquiries submitted by Hank Kuczynski regarding the conduct of two members of the Charter Review Commission. The Board reviewed the issues raised in the inquiry but did not proceed with a more detailed analysis at this meeting. Instead, J. Hogan moved that A. Izzo shall send a letter to Mr. Kuczynski and ask him if he wishes to appear in person at the Board’s next meeting on 11/29, or instead to send more specific and detailed information to the Board showing what sections of the Code of Ethics he contends the individuals have violated. The information should be as specific as possible. Second by B. Chudy. Ayes all. J. Ellis pointed out that the name of former Board member Courtney DeLeonardis remains on a form on the Board’s website and should be deleted as soon as possible. J. Hogan moved to adjourn. Second by B. Chudy. Ayes all. Adjourned 6:10 Minutes submitted by Anthony J. Izzo Approved by the Board.