BEGA Public Meeting - January 14

 

The District of Columbia Board of Ethics and Government Accountability will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 14, at 11:00 a.m. at One Judiciary Square, 441 Fourth Street, N.W., Room 540 South, Washington, D.C. 20001.  Below is a draft agenda for the meeting.  A final meeting agenda will be posted on the Board’s website at www.bega.dc.gov on the day of the meeting.  Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Questions about the meeting may be directed to [email protected].

 

 

I. Call to Order

 

II. Ascertainment of Quorum

 

III. Adoption of the Agenda

 

IV. Report by the Director of Open Government

  A. Strengthening Transparency and Open Access to Government Bill 

  B. Body Camera Bill

  C. Trainings

  D. OMA Complaints

  E.  Boards and Commissions Central Calendar Update/Migration 

  F. Personnel – OOG Attorney Advisor Position

 

V. Report by the Director of Government Ethics

  A. Update on Status of Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Operations – Recap of previous month’s activities (statistics)

  B. Publication and Reporting Obligations

    1. Update on Best Practices Report

  C. Trainings

  D. Advisory Opinions

  E. Comprehensive Code of Conduct

    1. Update on meetings with Council staff

  F. Lobbyist/Financial Disclosure Matters

    1. 1439-001: In Re: M. Hassell (Fine Waiver Request)

  G. Non-Confidential Investigations

    1. #1028-006 - In Re: J. McKenzie (Negotiated Disposition)

VI. Opportunity for Public Comment

 

VII. Executive Session (non-public) to Discuss Ongoing, Confidential Investigations pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b), to deliberate on a decision in which the Ethics Board will exercise quasi-judicial functions pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b)(13), and Personnel matters pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b)(10).

 

VIII. Resumption of Public Meeting

  A. Discussion of any remaining public items

 

IX. Adjournment