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Resolution 240045

Authorizing the appointment of a Chief Ethics Officer for the Council of the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced Jan 25, 2024CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President JohnsonCouncilmember Landau

From the floor

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  1. “Good morning. My name is Avigail Milder and I live in South Philadelphia. In response to Bill 240045 on appointing Chief Ethics Officer, I believe that one is -- okay. I believe that one is sorely needed given the unethical set of events transpiring at the FDR Park due to Council's failure to properly authorize them via ordinance. Councilmember Ahmad, I attended the Pro-fields rally on Saturday and heard your ringing…”

    Ms. Miller · Stated Meeting, February 1, 2024 · Feb 1, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 240045.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, February 1, 2024 · Feb 1, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Jan 25, 2024Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 1, 2024ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Authorizing the appointment of a Chief Ethics Officer for the Council of the City of Philadelphia. ..Body WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon all Council members and staff to act ethically and responsibly in carrying out their public duties; and WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Philadelphia affirms its duty to abide by all rules and regulations regarding ethical behavior; and WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Philadelphia seeks to ensure that its members and staff conduct themselves in a manner that will instill public confidence and trust in the fair operation and integrity of the City government; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That after the first meeting of a newly elected and sworn body of Council, the President of Council shall appoint a Chief Ethics Officer knowledgeable in the legal requirements of government ethics. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the duties of the Chief Ethics Officer shall include providing guidance to, and consulting with, members of Council and staff on issues related to ethics; serving as a liaison, when necessary, between the Council and ethics-related offices, boards and commissions; and carrying out such other duties as may be assigned by the President of Council. ..End