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DIR-2025-ACB8F7Staff direction detail
Council approved RECONVENING THE ETHICS REFORM TASK FORCE AND REPORTING BACK ON REQUESTED PROCESSES FOR REMOVING APPOINTED OFFICIALS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, D. WILSON, L. LANGER] - to Council and adopt Staff's recommendations outlined in the Staff Report); and 3) Receive Report on the Removal of Appointed Officials and Provide Direction. The City Council will consider reconvening the Ethics Reform Task Force to review ethics reforms for elected officials, appointed officials, City Hall staff, and those doing business with the City (including lobbyists and consultants). The Council will also provide direction on the Task Force's Statement of Work and consider creating a formal process for removing appointed officials. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the City Manager to reconvene the Ethics Reform Task Force comprised of the following subject matter experts: Max Kanin, an attorney who specializes in election law, campaign finance law, and governmental ethics law; Joseph Guardarrama from Kaufman Legal Group, who is an expert on governmental ethics and previously served as a West Hollywood Commissioner; and Elizabeth Ralston, former President of the League of Women Vot
Using city funds, this proposal would reconvene the Ethics Reform Task Force to enhance ethical standards for elected and appointed officials, City Hall staff, and those doing business with the city. This initiative aims to improve transparency and accountability in local governance, potentially leading to more ethical decision-making processes that benefit all residents.
For West Hollywood residents, this initiative could lead to more transparent and accountable local government operations. By establishing clearer ethical guidelines and processes for removing appointed officials, residents may see improved trust in city governance. This could also mean that any unethical behavior by city officials or those doing business with the city is addressed more swiftly and effectively.
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Later meeting minutes recorded the follow-up that closed this direction.
Follow-Up Item
Item F.2RECONVENING THE ETHICS REFORM TASK FORCE AND REPORTING BACK ON REQUESTED PROCESSES FOR REMOVING APPOINTED OFFICIALS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, D. WILSON, L. LANGER]
Evidence
The later minutes confirm that the City Council authorized the City Manager to reconvene the Ethics Reform Task Force, which fulfills the earlier direction to report back on the processes for removing appointed officials.