Dunbarton Ethics Committee
Meeting called to order at
Motion made by Jackie
Kennedy to accept the minutes of the February 27th meeting as written, seconded
by Gayle. Motion passed.
Ms. Davis and Mr. Williamson
appeared before our committee as former members of the Transfer Station
Committee. Their appearance was in
reference to the ongoing request from our committee to meet and discuss the wording
of a paragraph (referencing the Ethics Committee) which appeared in the 2002
Town Report. Both Ms. Davis and Mr.
Williamson apologized for not acknowledging the committee’s request to meet. A misunderstanding on the part of the
Transfer Station Committee on what was required of them had taken place. The
board explained that for the historical records of the town all reports must
reflect accuracy, hence the yearlong determination of our committee in trying
to resolve the issue, and our disappointment that it had taken so long. The committee thanked them for coming in and
feels that the issue has now been resolved to our satisfaction.
On a separate issue, Ms.
Davis asked the board how one might recognize an ethical
violation. The board explained that one
should read through the Code of Ethics and from this one can determine whether
a violation has occurred. The Code goes
on to explain that after all avenues of relief have been sought from within our
town government, a formal complaint can be filed with the Ethics
Committee.
Brett reminded us that there
would be a training session scheduled at our next meeting Thursday 24 April at
A motion to adjourn was made
by Gayle and second by Brett. Motion
passed.
Respectfully submitted: Jackie Kennedy