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Particular question for ms. Jordan. I dont think this is the type of transaction that would require stepping down if a gmo contract came to the board in the future, it would require her to recuse herself. [inaudible]. I hate to predict the future based on the limited information that i have, but from what i know, the primary allegation is that ms. Jordan violated the statement of incompatible activities an we obviously will work closely with her to make sure she recuses herself in any future vot...

Decide either way depending on their interpretation of that. Thats right. Theres an matter of ethics. They could dismiss it, preach a settlement where she could pay monetary penalties, or hold a public hearing leading to a determination. What is the amount of the penalties here . Under the charter and local ethics law, the Ethics Commission has the ability to impose fines for up to 5000 for each violation. It takes into account all sorts of factors in determining the penalty they apply. Besides ...

Transaction, its possible. Im not entirely sure that ms. Jordan could have a conflict if in agreement with gmo comes before the retirement board in her the future. I understand the last time the retirement board approved an agreement with gmo was Something Like 20 years ago. I dont know how many times ms. Jordan has recused herself as a board member. I know that supervisor avalos asked for that information a few days ago. This chronicle article referenced other allegations. I dont really have an...

This chronicle article referenced other allegations. I dont really have any information to verify that or speak to it. And i know that for elected officials and others, the section 1090 of the government codes requires limitations. Section 1090 would apply to a commissioner. The political reform act would require her to recuse herself if shes making a decision in her role as a board member that would impact her own financial holdings. An as always, my office works with every board member who wan...

And i know that for elected officials and others, the section 1090 of the government codes requires limitations. Section 1090 would apply to a commissioner. The political reform act would require her to recuse herself if shes making a decision in her role as a board member that would impact her own financial holdings. An as always, my office works with every board member who want to figure out when to recuse themselves. I know there are times when recusal may be necessary for any of us, but many...

Ethical requirements . Arising out of this gmo transaction, its possible. Im not entirely sure that ms. Jordan could have a conflict if in agreement with gmo comes before the retirement board in her the future. I understand the last time the retirement board approved an agreement with gmo was Something Like 20 years ago. I dont know how many times ms. Jordan has recused herself as a board member. I know that supervisor avalos asked for that information a few days ago. This chronicle article refe...

Whats the value of the assets managed by the board . Approximately 20 billion. And how many employees are impacted, if you will, in terms of the retirement . How many employees are we talking about . Active and retirees we have over 56,000 members. Okay. What i would say is i personally think we have a responsibility to these workers, to these retirees to make sure that when you have people that are part of this seven member body that oversee 20 billion in assets, that the individuals are comply...

Helped in the case because of surveillance cameras in the jefferson train station. And the Philadelphia Police credit septa police with recognizing green as someone that they have spoken to before. Information was developed almost immediately via the video surveillance. And the fact that septa police recognized this male as someone they had made contact with in the past. And, of course well continue to follow this story, look for a live report coming up in about 30 minutes. And we have more brea...

Ms. Jordan has recused herself as a board member. I know that supervisor avalos asked for that information a few days ago. This chronicle article referenced other allegations. I dont really have any information to verify that or speak to it. And i know that for elected officials and others, the section 1090 of the government codes requires limitations. Section 1090 would apply to a commissioner. The political reform act would require her to recuse herself if shes making a decision in her role as...

Speak to it. And i know that for elected officials and others, the section 1090 of the government codes requires limitations. Section 1090 would apply to a commissioner. The political reform act would require her to recuse herself if shes making a decision in her role as a board member that would impact her own financial holdings. An as always, my office works with every board member who want to figure out when to recuse themselves. I know there are times when recusal may be necessary for any of...