Vice mayor well, it could happen. You could be elevated right now. [roll call] so everybodys present. Well now have Public Comment on matters appearing or not appearing on the agenda. Im bob planthold. I want to say that during the time off that you have over this Holiday Season and in the next few weeks, it is time to congratulate yourself but also to take stock and see what else is ahead of you. Not just in the work plan, but what youve done so far. Is it adequate . Appropriate . Responsive . Specifically on the accountability act. I think you passed something that was too pharaoh in its application by only applicable to a commissioner for groups, agencies, people with business before that commission. The very fact that there havent been problems reported is because there was no such prohibitions before. I can see scenarios where somebody from such as lets say the Fire Commission could go to contractors who may be having business before Building Inspection Commission or human rights
Vice mayor well, it could happen. You could be elevated right now. [roll call] so everybodys present. Well now have Public Comment on matters appearing or not appearing on the agenda. Im bob planthold. I want to say that during the time off that you have over this Holiday Season and in the next few weeks, it is time to congratulate yourself but also to take stock and see what else is ahead of you. Not just in the work plan, but what youve done so far. Is it adequate . Appropriate . Responsive . Specifically on the accountability act. I think you passed something that was too pharaoh in its application by only applicable to a commissioner for groups, agencies, people with business before that commission. The very fact that there havent been problems reported is because there was no such prohibitions before. I can see scenarios where somebody from such as lets say the Fire Commission could go to contractors who may be having business before Building Inspection Commission or human rights
Welcome to the regular meeting of the San Francisco Ethics Commission for december. Ill call the roll. Vice mayor well, it could happen. You could be elevated right now. [roll call] so everybodys present. Well now have Public Comment on matters appearing or not appearing on the agenda. Im bob planthold. I want to say that during the time off that you have over this Holiday Season and in the next few weeks, it is time to congratulate yourself but also to take stock and see what else is ahead of you. Not just in the work plan, but what youve done so far. Is it adequate . Appropriate . Responsive . Specifically on the accountability act. I think you passed something that was too pharaoh in its application by only applicable to a commissioner for groups, agencies, people with business before that commission. The very fact that there havent been problems reported is because there was no such prohibitions before. I can see scenarios where somebody from such as lets say the Fire Commission co
[roll call] so everybodys present. Well now have Public Comment on matters appearing or not appearing on the agenda. Im bob planthold. I want to say that during the time off that you have over this Holiday Season and in the next few weeks, it is time to congratulate yourself but also to take stock and see what else is ahead of you. Not just in the work plan, but what youve done so far. Is it adequate . Appropriate . Responsive . Specifically on the accountability act. I think you passed something that was too pharaoh in its application by only applicable to a commissioner for groups, agencies, people with business before that commission. The very fact that there havent been problems reported is because there was no such prohibitions before. I can see scenarios where somebody from such as lets say the Fire Commission could go to contractors who may be having business before Building Inspection Commission or human rights certifications and seek some donations. And a commissioner from one
These hearings here. This is the first time that the select committee has taken live evidence in this way outside of the united kingdom. Id like to thank the witnesses from the Different Companies that well see today. A small piece of housekeeping at the start and for people unfamiliar with the work of house of Common Select Committee and more familiar with the work of congressional committee. It is understood that anyone taking part of a proceeding like this answers questions honestly and truthfully and it is an offense to mislead parol lent. We dont require you to swear an oath. Were also we have a number of sessions to get through today and im conscious we need to do it in good time and order. Be clear and direct with questions and to be clear what youre asking for and to say to the witnesses too because of the time constraint, witnesses answer the question put to them and dont join into general statements of policy and if the question is directed to you personally, answer that and