Minutes of Board of Ethics Meeting on December 14, 2009
At 7:04 p.m. on December 14, 2009, the Board of Ethics convened a duly noticed public hearing with a quorum consisting of four members: Louis A. Norton, Chair, Richard S. Order, Vice Chair and Secretary, Peter Kellogg, and Todd Burrick.
1. The Board scheduled quarterly meetings for 2010 on March 8, June 14, September 13, and December 13, all beginning at 7:00 p.m.
2. The Board discussed possible future projects, including preparation of an advisory opinion request form, modification of the limit on sanctions, and further revision of the Code of Ethics.
3. Mr. Norton described the program for newly elected officials and new Town employees that is typically held in the winter following elections and at which representatives of the Board of Ethics make a presentation regarding the Code of Ethics.
4. Mr. Norton stepped down as Chair. Mr. Order was unanimously elected Chair, and Mr. Kellogg was unanimously elected Vice Chair and Secretary.
5. Mr. Norton discussed efforts to fill the vacant seat on the Board.
Mr. Burrick moved to adjourn, and Mr. Kellogg seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Dated: December 18, 2009
BOARD OF ETHICS
By _/s/ Richard S. Order_________________
Richard S. Order, Former Vice Chair & Secretary
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