Ethics for Local Government Attorneys
Date: Dec 13, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $152.00
Non-Member Price: $190.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Ethics, Government, Public Sector & Public Interest
Earn up to 2 credits, including 2.0 in Ethics! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Michael D. Witt, Esq.
- General Counsel, Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, Newark
Presenters
- Dennis M. Galvin, Esq.
- Davison, Eastman, Munoz and Paone, PA, Freehold
Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Local Government Law Section
Michael Witt and Dennis Galvin are back to provide a 2023 update about the law and developments in the field of local government attorney ethics.
Public office and employment by a public entity are roles within the public trust. The public relies upon the integrity of its elected and appointed representatives. Loss of that trust necessarily imperils the representative form of government.
New Jersey law creates standards for not only the faithful performance of public duties but also the appearance of having a lack of bias or risk of impropriety through the application of disclosure obligations.
The speakers welcome real-life scenarios and questions and will offer guidance on determining when a conflict of interest exists.
Program Agenda:
- 11:00 | Introduction
- 11:05 | Duty of maintaining public trust
- 11:15 | Basics of the Local Government Ethics Law (LGEL)
- 11:30 | Important definitions to know regarding LGEL
- 11:45 | The Municipal Family Doctrine and Ethics Opinion 697
- 12:00 | Examples and illustrations in theory and represented in case law
- 12:30 | Current quandaries and questions from the attendees
- 12:40 | Adjourn
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