Ethics Training for Local Officials
The website of the Fair Political Practices Commission lists AB 1234 Ethics Training for Local Officials, a California Law that was passed in Oct. 2005. You can click that item in the left column of the home page and actually take the ethics training yourself.
It deals with issues of public trust, open meetings, accountability, fairness, and much more. Taking the test yourself is a good way to learn the most basic state requirements for responsible action by public officials. Keeping them in our “ready access files” (e.g., mind, heart, computer, conversations) helps democracy flourish.
So go to the site and have fun!
Last 5 posts by Elizabeth Bettenhausen
This post was submitted by Elizabeth Bettenhausen.
May 11th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Just completed the on line ethic course. It took an hour and 40 minutes. Well worth the time and recommend it to all.
May 12th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Inspired by Muril’s leadership, I logged in and took the online course too. The explanations are straightforward and clear - mostly absent of lawyer-speak and overly technical concepts.
The course effectively uses stories and examples to get its points across. It also underscores the importance and complexity of the values that a public official must clearly show throughout decision-making process.
Finishing the course left me feeling more sure about the expectations we can and should have of our elected officials and the staff charged with the day-to-day management and implementation of Board Policy.
Many thanks to Elizabeth for providing this relevant resource!