October 6, 2009
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission invites you to provide written information and comment concerning a draft of a new General Commission Advisory (G.C.A. 2009-4) relating to Secondary Employment for Public Officials and Employees. This newly proposed G.C.A. is intended to provide general information and explanation regarding the prohibitions that the Code of Ethics places on public officials and employees in regard to employment secondary to their primary public employment or public positions.
The text of the proposed G.C.A. may be accessed at http://www.ethics.ri.gov/misc/GCA2009-4.pdf : You may also request that a copy of the draft G.C.A. be sent to you through the U.S. Mail or emailed by calling the Commission at 222-3790.
The Ethics Commission anticipates voting to adopt G.C.A. 2009-4 at the November 3, 2009 meeting of the Commission. The Commission will consider any written comment or information received at its offices at 40 Fountain Street, 8th Floor, Providence, R.I. 02903, or via email to comment@ethics.state.ri.us, no later than 4:30 P.M. on October 27, 2009. The Commission will also allow oral comment at the November 3rd meeting, but those wishing to speak are asked to limit their comments to three minutes and must sign in prior to the start of the meeting at 9:00.
For further information, please contact Commission Staff Attorney Esme DeVault at (401) 222-3790.