LTC 069-2011 Commission on Ethics MIAMIBEACH
C I V E
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC' # 069 -2011 LETW U 5 W9 S IQ, N
CITY OF r a
TO: Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: March 22, 2011
SUBJECT: THE COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND P IC TRUST IS HOLDING A
CONFERENCE FOCUSING ON ETHICS IN PUBLIC OFFICE WHEN
POLITICS AND .ETHICS COLLIDE
.Please see the attached Press Release from the Miami -Dade County.Commission on Ethics and
Public Trust.
JMG /REP
Cc:. Hilda Fernandez, 'Assistant City Manager
Jorge Gomez, Assistant City'Manager
Duncan Ballantyne; Assistant City Manager
Dolores Mejia,, Special Projects Coordinator
Jose Smith, - City Attorney
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Parcher, Robert
"From: - Thompson, Robert A. (COE) [ROBTHOM @miamidade,gov]
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Subject: Conference on April 15, 2011 -. "When Politics and Ethics Collide."
Attachments: conf release4- 15- 11.pdf
Greetings,
Please read the attached *document at your convenience (see below).
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For Immediate Release; March 14, 2011
Contact: Robert Meyers, Executive Director
(305} 350 -0613 or rmeyers @miamidade -pV
Conference Focuses on Ethics "in Public Office
Some'of Florida's most respected legal and political leaders will share their insights on challenges to the values
and principles of those holding and seeking public office at a daylong conference sponsored by the Miami -Dade
Commission on Ethics and Public Trust, St. Thomas University and the Daily Business Review. "When Politics
and Ethics Collide A Symposium on the Interplay of Ethical Standards.in the Public Arena" will take place from 8
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2011 at the St. Thomas School of Law, 16401 NW 37 Ave. in Miami
Gardens.
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The keynote speaker will be Bob Butterworth, who has distinguished himself as former Florida Attorney General
and Director of the Department of Children & families, St. Thomas Law School Dean, Broward County Sheriff
and judge. Featured panelists include Retired Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Gerald Kogan, Broward
County Mayor Sue Gunzburger, Assistant Miami -Dade State Attorney Joe Centorino, Former Miami -Dade
County Manager and School Superintendent Merrett Stierheim, Former Miami -Dade "County, Commissioner and
President of the University of M'iami.Good Government Initiative Katy Sorenson, Florida Atlantic University Public
Ethics Academy Director Norm Ostrau, Former Miami Mayor and Miami -Dade County . Commissioner Maurice
Ferre, among others.
Topics for discussion will focus on the climate of corruption, campaigning and elections, the appearance of
impropriety, lobbying and conflicts of interest.
The registration fee includes morning refreshments,. lunch and all materials. The cost is $40 if paid by April 13 and
$50 at the door. CLE "credits will be available. For more information and registration, log on to
www_stu.edu /ethics or call Cathy Hayes at 305=623 - 2324.
The Ethics Commission was created in 1996 as an independent agency with advisory and quasi-judicial powers.
It is composed of five members, serving staggered terms of four years each. Through a program of education
and outreach, the Commission'seeks to . empower the community and bolster public trust.
Rhonda Victor Sibilia; Community Outreach Coordinator
Miami -bade Commission on "Ethics & Public Trust
19 West Flagler, Suite 820
Miami, Florida 33130
305- 350 - 0631 .
rhonda(o mia "midade.gov n
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Miami -Dade County is a public entity subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes concerning public regards. EE-
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Robert.A. Thompson
Commission on Ethics and Public Trust
19 West Flagler Suite 820 FL, 33130
Phone: (305)-579-2594
Email robt:hom @rn amidade..aov
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Email messages are covered under such laws and thus subject to disclosure.
All email sent and received is captured by our server and kept as a public record.
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