Government Ethics condensed presentation- HogencampGovernment Ethics
An overview for City of Atlantic Beach board and committee members
Ethics is knowing the
difference between
what you have a right
to do and what is right
to do.”
“A public office is a public trust. The
people have the right to secure and
sustain that trust against abuse.”
Art. III, Sec. 8, Fla. Constitution
•Taking things
•Asking for things
•Going places
•Forgetting to file disclosures
•Conflicts between your city duties and
personal life
•Misusing your position
•Voting when you have a conflict
•Talking to your fellow
commission/board/committee members
•Destroying public records
•Being quiet
Florida Ethics Laws: Top 10 Danger Areas
SOCIAL MEDIA
Make a clear distinction between official
accounts, campaign accounts, and personal
accounts
Know when social media is a public record
and when social media interaction may
constitute a public meeting
Guidelines for Elected Officials
and Board Committee Members
Using Social Media