Bill > HB678

This bill amends the Act creating the Clayton County Board of Commissioners to provide a code of ethics and establish a board of ethics. The key provisions include: - Defining various terms related to ethics, such as "agency," "business," "confidential information," "interest," and "official or employee." - Establishing standards of conduct for Clayton County officials and employees, such as prohibitions on using public office for private gain, disclosing confidential information, and participating in contracts in which they have an interest. - Creating a Board of Ethics composed of seven citizens to oversee ethics issues, including rendering advisory opinions, investigating complaints, and conducting hearings. - Establishing an Ethics Officer and Ethics Administrator to support the Board of Ethics' duties. - Outlining procedures for filing and investigating ethics complaints, as well as penalties for violations such as fines and public reprimands. The overall purpose is to promote ethical conduct and public confidence in the Clayton County government.