Month: August 2016

Summary of Advisory Opinion 11

October 17, 2022August 4, 2016 by DKC Ethics

Summary of Advisory Opinion 11; Request of Charles E. Johnson, Sr., Member of the DeKalb County Peachtree-DeKalb Airport Advisory Board (appointed from District 7) August 13, 2007 Facts Charles E. Johnson (Johnson) is a member of the DeKalb Peachtree Airport Advisory Board. Mr. Johnson is also the President of the engineering and consulting Firm of … Read more

Categories Acquiring interest in any contract or transaction by governing authority subject to his authority, Advisory Opinions, Conflicts of Interest - Conflicts of interest due to material or monetary interest, Giving the appearance of undue influence by governing authority., Interest by official or employee in contract to which DeKalb County is or is about to become a party, or in any other business with DeKalb County., Official or employee participating in official act or action of DeKalb County directly affecting a business or activity in which he or she has any interest., Outside Employment - Conflict of interest related to an official’s or an employee’s current employment, Rendering services adverse to and incompatible with County by a governing authority., Representation by a governing authority of himself or others concerning any contract or transaction subject to his authority., Requesting, exacting, receiving, or agreeing to receive a thing of value by governing authority.

Summary of Advisory Opinion 10

October 17, 2022August 4, 2016 by DKC Ethics

Summary of Advisory Opinion 10; Request of DeKalb County Commissioner Appointee Gary A. Cornell February 13, 2007 Facts Gary A. Cornell is a DeKalb County Planning Commissioner for District 2. He is also employed by Jordan, Jones, and Goulding, Inc. (JJG), an engineering firm whose services include land planning, site development, and community planning services. … Read more

Categories Advisory Opinions, Conflicts of Interest - Conflicts of interest due to material or monetary interest, Giving the appearance of undue influence by governing authority., Outside Employment - Conflict of interest related to an official’s or an employee’s current employment, Rendering services adverse to and incompatible with County by a governing authority., Representation by a governing authority of himself or others concerning any contract or transaction subject to his authority., Requesting, exacting, receiving, or agreeing to receive a thing of value by governing authority.

Summary of Advisory Opinion 9

October 17, 2022August 4, 2016 by DKC Ethics

Summary of Advisory Opinion 9; Request of DeKalb County Commissioner Jeff Rader for Advisory Opinion February 13, 2007 NOTICE: Due to changes in the Ethics law and resulting interpretations of its provisions, please contact the Ethics Office if you are relying on the advice of this individual Advisory Opinion. Facts Jeff Rader is a DeKalb … Read more

Categories Acquiring interest in any contract or transaction by governing authority subject to his authority, Advisory Opinions, Conflicts of Interest - Conflicts of interest due to material or monetary interest, Conflicts of Interest – Conflicts of interest related to service on County Board, Giving the appearance of undue influence by governing authority., Outside Employment - Conflict of interest related to an official’s or an employee’s current employment, Rendering services adverse to and incompatible with County by a governing authority., Representation by a governing authority of himself or others concerning any contract or transaction subject to his authority., Requesting, exacting, receiving, or agreeing to receive a thing of value by governing authority.

Summary of Advisory Opinion 8

October 17, 2022August 4, 2016 by DKC Ethics

Facts Donald J. Broussard is a Commissioner with the DeKalb County Planning Commission (Commission). The Commission, among other duties, is given responsibility to pass upon litigation concerning development sketch plans for property in DeKalb County. The Legacy Investment Group, LLC (Legacy) is a Registered Investment Advising company. Legacy submitted a development sketch plan to the … Read more

Categories Advisory Opinions, Conflicts of Interest - Conflicts of interest due to material or monetary interest, Giving the Appearance of Improper Influence, Giving the appearance of undue influence by governing authority.

Summary of Advisory Opinion 6

October 17, 2022August 4, 2016 by DKC Ethics

Summary of Advisory Opinion 6; Request of DeKalb County Planning Commission Member Robert F. Dallas for Advisory Opinion November 12, 2003 Facts Robert Dallas is a member of the DeKalb County Planning Commission. Mr. Dallas is also a lawyer specializing in employment law. Mr. Dallas was contacted by a former DeKalb County Planning Department employee … Read more

Categories Advisory Opinions, Appearances - Board members appearing before their own board, Conflicts of Interest - Board members representing clients in matters adverse to County, Rendering services adverse to and incompatible with County by a governing authority., Representation by a governing authority of himself or others concerning any contract or transaction subject to his authority.

Summary of Advisory Opinion 5

October 17, 2022August 4, 2016 by DKC Ethics

Summary of Advisory Opinion 5; Request of DeKalb County Commission Member Burrell Ellis, Jr. for Advisory Opinion August 27, 2001 Facts W. Burrell Ellis, Jr. is a DeKalb County Commissioner for District 4. Commissioner Ellis has an impending marriage with Phillipa V. Tibbs, an attorney who serves part-time as a Merit System Hearing Officer for … Read more

Categories Acquiring interest in any contract or transaction by governing authority subject to his authority, Advisory Opinions, Conflicts of Interest - Conflicts of interest due to personal interest, Conflicts of Interest – Conflicts of interest related to service on County Board, Giving the appearance of undue influence by governing authority., Official or employee participating in official act or action of DeKalb County directly affecting a business or activity in which he or she has any interest.

Summary of Advisory Opinion 4

October 17, 2022August 4, 2016 by DKC Ethics

Summary of Advisory Opinion 4; Request of DeKalb County Commission Member Judy Yates for Advisory Opinion November 15, 1993 Facts Judy Yates is a DeKalb County Commissioner for Commission District 6. Commissioner Yate’s husband, Dr. Stephen G. Preas, is a licensed psychiatrist with medical privileges at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In addition, Dr. Preas is on … Read more

Categories Acquiring interest in any contract or transaction by governing authority subject to his authority, Advisory Opinions, Conflicts of Interest - Conflicts of interest due to material or monetary interest, Conflicts of Interest - Conflicts of interest due to personal interest, Conflicts of Interest – Conflicts of interest related to service on County Board, Giving the appearance of undue influence by governing authority., Official or employee participating in official act or action of DeKalb County directly affecting a business or activity in which he or she has any interest.

Summary of Advisory Opinion 3

October 17, 2022August 4, 2016 by DKC Ethics

Summary of Advisory Opinion 3; Request by DeKalb County Commissioner-at-Large Jaqueline Scott for Advisory Opinion > August 13, 1993 NOTICE: Due to changes in the Ethics law and resulting interpretations of its provisions, please contact the Ethics Office if you are relying on the advice of this individual Advisory Opinion. Facts Jaqueline Scott is a … Read more

Categories Acquiring interest in any contract or transaction by governing authority subject to his authority, Advisory Opinions, Conflicts of Interest - Conflicts of interest due to personal interest, Conflicts of Interest – Conflicts of interest related to service on County Board, Giving the appearance of undue influence by governing authority., Official or employee participating in official act or action of DeKalb County directly affecting a business or activity in which he or she has any interest.

Summary of Advisory Opinion 2

October 17, 2022August 4, 2016 by DKC Ethics

Summary of Advisory Opinion 2; Request of DeKalb County Commission Member Allan J. Ballard for Advisory Opinion January, 1993 Facts Allan J. Ballard is a member of the DeKalb County Planning Commission (DCPC), representing District 6. Prior to his appointment to the DCPC, Commissioner Ballard served on the Board of Directors for the Druid Hills … Read more

Categories Acquiring interest in any contract or transaction by governing authority subject to his authority, Advisory Opinions, Conflicts of Interest - Conflicts of interest due to material or monetary interest, Conflicts of Interest – Conflicts of interest related to service on County Board, Contract Participation - Conflict of interest related to an official’s or an employee’s past employment, Official or employee participating in official act or action of DeKalb County directly affecting a business or activity in which he or she has any interest.

Summary of Advisory Opinion 1

October 17, 2022August 4, 2016 by DKC Ethics

Summary of Advisory Opinion 1; Request of DeKalb County Commissioner Member Jacqueline B. Scott for Advisory Opinion November 22, 1991 Facts Jacqueline B. Scott is a member of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. She resides in a home on Alameda Trail in DeKalb County, Georgia. On November 2013, 1991, the Board of Appeals of … Read more

Categories Acquiring interest in any contract or transaction by governing authority subject to his authority, Advisory Opinions, Conflicts of Interest - Conflicts of interest due to material or monetary interest, Conflicts of Interest – Conflicts of interest related to service on County Board, Official or employee participating in official act or action of DeKalb County directly affecting a business or activity in which he or she has any interest.

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