LTC 167-2007-2007 Florida Ethics Conference & Attorney General's Sunshine Summitm MIAMIBEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 16_200, LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
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DATE: July 13, 2007
SUBJECT: 2007 Florida Ethics Conference and Attorney General's Sunshine Summit
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2007 Florida Ethics Conference and Attorney General's Sunshine Summit
'l'he Florida Commission on Ethics and the Office of the Attorney General, in cooperation with the.John Scott
Dailey Florida Institute of Government, the Florida Association of Counties, and the Florida League of Cities,
are pleased to sponsor the "L007 Florida Ethics Law and Attorney General's Sunshine Summit to be held at the
Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida. Phis educational seminar is designed for state and local governmental
officers, employees and attorneys. Led by staff of the Office of the Attorney General, the Commission on
Ethics and ether knowledgeable persons, the various sessions will offer participants the opportunity to
explore in depth the ethics and open government laws and to ask questions of the experts. Participants in
the Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Reyuirements (CL.F.R) are eligible to receive 15 General hours
including 4 Ethics hours credit.
Conference Registration Information
A conference registration fee of X269.00 covers all materials, three breakfasts, two lunches and a Wednesday
evening reception.. "1'o register for the conference, please make check or purchase order payable to "The
Florida Institute of Government at FSU" and mail the registration form along with payment, to The John Scott
Dailey Florida Institute of Government, 325,john Knox Road, Building 300, "Tallahassee, Florida 32303• The
fax number is 850.487.0041 if you would like to fax a copy of the registration prior to mailing the original.
Advanced registration is required, and the registration deadline is August 24 (hotel reservations
should also be made by August 24). Registrations will be accepted afrer this date based upon space
availability. Space is limited, so please send your registration early. A confirmation letter with driving
directions will be emailed to you August 31.
Cancellations must be sent in writing to the Florida Institute of Government, 325 John Knox Road,
Building 300, 'T'allahassee, Florida 32303 or taxed to 850.487.0041. A full refund will be given if written
notice is received by Friday, August 24, 2007. If written notice is received after Friday, August 24, 2007, a
$40.00 handling and processing charge will be deducted from the registration. NO REFUNDS will be
made after September 12, "1007.
The conference will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel,
9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819.
Registrants must make their own reservations at the
Rosen Centre Hotel by calling 800.204.7234 prior to
August 24, 2007. Ask for the "Ethics and Sunshine
Summit" special rate of ~ 139. Rooms may sell out
PRIOR to the reservation deadline, so make your
reservations today.
Area Information
Perfectly located, the Rosen Centre Hotel i just minutes from the Orlando International Airport, Universal
Orlando, SeaWorld, Walt Disney World, Wet'n Wild, Pointe Orlando and the Florida Mall. VG'ithin the hotel
property you can enjoy seven restaurants & lounges, a tropical pool, full service spa and much more.
Complimentary shuttle to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Vv'et'n Wild and Shingle Creek Golf Club.
Hotel Registration
Conference at a Glance
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
7:30 - 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 Welcome Remarks
Simone Marstiller, Associate Deputy Attorney General
8:45 - 9:45 Sunshine Law Overview
Barbara Petersen, President, First Antendn:ent Foundation
10:00 - 11:00 Public Records Law Overview
Patricia Gleason, Executive Office of lbe Governor
11:15 - 11:45 Governor's Office of Open Government
Patricia Gleasiarr, Execrative Office of the Governor
12:00 - 1:30 Luncheon
Keynote Speaker, Attorney General Bill McCollum
2:00 - 2:45 Prosecuting Sunshine Law Violations
Joe Centorino, Chief, Public Corruption Unit. Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office
3:00 - 3:45 State of the States on Open Government
Sandra Chance, Brecbner Center jor Freedom of Information, l.'niversity of Florida
4:00 - 4:45 Attorney General's Government Accountability Project
Simone Marstiller, Associate Deputy Attorney General
Sandra Chance, Breclmer Center for Freedom of Information, University of Florida
5:00 Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Simone Marstiller, Associate Deputy Attorney General
6:00 - 7:00 Reception
Thursday, September 27, 2007
7:45 - 8:45 Continental Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 Welcoming Remarks
Philip Claypool, Executive Director/General Counsel, Florida Commission on Ethics
9:00 - 10:15 SHOW ME HOW IT WORKS: ETHICS PROCESSES A*IU PROCEDURES
Philip Claypool, &Yecutive Director/General Counsel, Florida Commission on Ethics
Robert .'Nnlone; Senior Investigator, Florida Commission orz Fthics
James H. "Pete"Peterson, III, Advocate fits Conunissiorz orz Ethics, Office of the Attorney General
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 11:45 SECONDS, EXt'R~ HELPINGS, AND DESSERT:
PRIVATE BUSIM1ESS AND EMPLOYHF.NT DURING A,r'U AFTER ONE'S PUBLIC SERVICE
C Christopher.4ndersorr, III, ChiefAcsistant General Counsel, Florida Commission on Etbics
11:45 - 1:15 Luncheon
Keynote Speaker - TBA
1:30 - 2:30 USED AND ABUSED: MISUSF. OF OFFICE, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ARID THE HIRING OF RELATIVES
Dan Carlton, Attorney, Florida Con:rnission orz Ethics
Kerrie) Stilbnan, Public Information Offzcer, Florida Commission on Fthics
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 3:45 TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES:
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF FLORIDA'S FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LAWS
Shirley Taylor, Program Administrator, Financial Disclosure, Commission on Ethics
Kim Holmes, Program Specialist, Financial Disclosure Section, Commission on Ethics
C. Christopher Anderson, III, Chief Assistant General Counsel, Florida Commission on Ethics
3:45 - 4:00 Break
4:00 - 5:00 TO VOTE OR NOT TO VOTE, THAT IS THE QUESTION:
VOTING CONFLICTS STATE ZeC LOCAL, ELECTED a~ APPOINTED, GAIN OR LOSF.
Pliilip Clcr7 pool, Executive Director/General Counsel, Florida Commission on Ethics
James H. "Pete" Peterson, III, Adzocate for Commission on Ethics, Office of the Attorney General
Friday, September 28, 2007
B:OU - 9:00 Full Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 Who Moved My Cheese?
The Changing Landscape of Gift Laws -Part I
Virlindiq Doss, Deputy Executive Director, Florida Commission on Ethics
Julie Costas, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Commission on Ethics
10:00 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 11:30 Who Moved My Cheese?
The Changing Landscape of Gift Laws -Part II
Virlindia Doss, Deputy Executive Director, Florida Commission on Ethics
Julie Costas, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Conzmissiorz on Ethics
2007 Florida Ethics and Attorney General's
Sunshine Summit Registration Form
First Name
Title
Address
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Last Name
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Registration Fee is X269.00 per person (you may copy form for additional registrants):
Please indicate method of payment: Check Purchase Order
(unable to accept credit curds)
Mail payment and completed form to:
You may fax a copy of your registration prior to mailing to 850.487.0041
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Advanced registration is required, and the registration deadline is August 24, 2007. A confir-
mation letter will be emailed to you August 31. If you have any special needs (physical, dietary, etc.)
please attach a written description of those needs to your registration.
Cancellations must be sent in writing to Florida Institute of Government, 325 John Knox Road,
Building 300, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 or faxed to 850.487.0041. A full refund will be given if
written notice is received by Friday, August 24, 2007. If written notice is received after Friday,
August 24, 2007, a X40.00 handling and processing charge will be deducted from the registration.
NO REFUNDS will be made after September 12, 2007.
Hotel Registration
The conference will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida
32819. Make your reservations at the Rosen Centre Hotel by calling 800.204.7234 prior to August
24, 2007. Ask for the "Ethics and Sunshine Summit" special rate of $139. Rooms may sell out
PRIOR to the reservation deadline, so make your reservations today.
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The Florida Commission on Ethics, the Office of the Florida Attorney General,
and the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government are proud to partner again this
year to present the 2007 Florida Ethics Conference and Attorney General's Sunshine
Summit, with assistance from the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League
of Cities in publicizing the seminar. This two and one-half day educational program will
feature sessions on public meetings and records, conflict of interest, financial disclosure,
gift laws, and other statutes addressing public officials and the public trust. Staff of the
Office of theAttorney General and the Commission on Ethics, along with other well-known
experts, will lead in-depth discussions of the laws, including their legal interpretations
and relevant litigation.
The first day will focus on public meetings and records, and will be highlighted by
Attorney General Bill McCollum as the keynote speaker. The second day and one-half
will concentrate on the ethics portion of the program.
The conference will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2007, beginning at 8:00
a.m., through midday on Friday, September 28, at the award-winning Rosen Centre
Hotel Orlando, where the special conference room rate is $139 per night. Conference
registration, which includes written materials to take home as well as a reception and
five meals, is set at $269. We are pleased to announce that Florida Bar members are
also eligible to earn CLER credits.
This annual conference has become extremely popular as it not only increases
one's knowledge of and sensitivity to these important statutes, but also offers an
excellent opportunity to meet the state officials who administer the laws and to network
with colleagues from throughout the State. Registration will be limited, so we urge you
to make your hotel reservations and send in your conference registration early.
Sincerely,
Philip Claypool
Executive Director
Commission on Ethics
Simone Marstiller
Associate Deputy Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
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