IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
WITHDRAWN 7/25/2005
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A RESOLUTION recommending on an interim basis until the Jackson County Ethics Commission meets and establishes procedures for the receipt and investigation of such complaints that all conflict of interest complaints be referred to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
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RESOLUTION # 15552, July 11, 2005
INTRODUCED BY Robert A. Stringfield, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Jackson County Ethics Commission was created by amendments to the Jackson County Home Rule Charter; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XII, Section 7.4, of the Jackson County Charter, the Ethics Commission may adopt rules and procedures necessary to carry out its powers and duties; and,
WHEREAS, a member of the Legislature has been told that the Ethics Commission has not met for a period of several months and does not have established rules and procedures for the receipt of conflict of interest complaints; and,
WHEREAS, the rights of all Jackson County citizens are adversely effected by the failure of the Ethics Commission to have such rules and procedures; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XII, Section 4 of the Jackson County Charter, the Legislature may enact ordinances to guard against injustices and to supplement the provisions and extend prohibitions against conflicts of interests consistent with the other provisions of Article XII; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XII, Section 6.3 of the Jackson County Charter, the Ethics Commission may be assisted by County officials in carrying out its functions; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XII, Section 6.4 of the Jackson County Charter, the Ethics Commission may turn over any apparent violation of law to the appropriate authorities; and,
WHEREAS, the County Legislature believes it is imperative that all conflict of interest complaints should be...
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