Council President Zach Klein to Hold Hearing on Ethics Legislation
Who:
City Council President Zach M. Klein
When:
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
2 p.m.
Where:
City Council Chambers
Columbus City Hall
90 W. Broad St.
What:
Council President Zach M. Klein, chair of the Rules & Reference Committee, will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed code changes that will enhance transparency and accountability regarding agents that lobby the City, strengthen ethics disclosure laws, and increase reporting requirements for and public access to campaign finance activity.
“We should always strive to increase accountability and transparency in government,” said Klein. “The legislative changes we are proposing go above what is required by state law. City Council looks forward to engaging the public and continuing to enhance faith in our government.”
Public testimony will be accepted. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. Individuals wishing to offer testimony must fill out a speaker slip between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Columbus City Hall on the day of the hearing.
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