During its meeting on Friday September 8, 2023, the Florida Commission on Ethics, the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State Constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).
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Judge Issues Permanent Injunction Striking Down In-Office Lobbying Ban as Unconstitutional
Federal judge strikes down Florida’s constitutional In-Office Lobbying Restrictions via the issuance of a permanent injunction.
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—July Meeting
During its meeting on Friday July 28, 2023, the Florida Commission on Ethics, the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State Constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—June Meeting
During its meeting on Friday, June 9, 2023, the Florida Commission on Ethics, the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).
Florida Ethics Update: Federal Judge Blocks Part of Ban Prohibiting Public Officers from Lobbying While in Office
U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom issued a preliminary injunction against part of a Florida lobbying ban, which became effective on December 31, 2022, that prohibits “public officers” from lobbying for pay during their term of office on issues of “policy, appropriations, or procurement” before the federal government, the legislature, any state government body or agency, or any political subdivision of the state.
Article: Florida Ethics Institute brings ethics training to the public
The Florida Ethics Institute is pleased to be profiled in an article published today by the Florida Center for Government Accountability. The article titled “Florida Ethics Institute brings ethics training to the public” written by FLCGA News journalist, Rebecca Holcomb, highlights FEI’s mission to advanced the cause of ethics in government through education and focuses on the experience and passion of its founder and Executive Director, Caroline Klancke. Read more at FLCGA News…
