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The board opened an investigation into Antoine Bryant, director of Detroit’s Planning and Development Department, over improperly approved contracts for downtown murals.
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The Board of Ethics is an independent Charter created entity established by the 1997 City Charter.
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The Board of Ethics is an independent Charter created entity established by the 1997 City Charter.
The Ethics Ordinance was enacted by the City Council in 2000 & established disclosure requirements and standards of conduct applicable to all City of Detroit Public Servants. The Board is charged with the responsibility for the implementation and administration of the Ordinance.
The Board of Ethics is waiting on a quorum to begin the Special Meeting.
While we're waiting:
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The Board is now reviewing items discussed in closed session. The Board moved to accept counsel's recommendations for all items.
Item #6: Request to open Investigation on Antoine Bryant for the city mural fiasco. Please see this weeks Outlier newsletter. He didn't go thru city council to get approval for the mural project.
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Item #8
A. Welcomed two new board members
B. Admin Assistant job should be posted soon
C. Still working on new forms
D. Still working on the revisions
E. Still working
F. Send a letter to the mayor's office
Motion to send a letter to the mayor's office is approved.
A. Welcomed two new board members
B. Admin Assistant job should be posted soon
C. Still working on new forms
D. Still working on the revisions
E. Still working
F. Send a letter to the mayor's office
Motion to send a letter to the mayor's office is approved.
Item #9
A. Exciting time for ethics training. Council has approved money for a new system. Couldn't decipher the name of the system.
B. Meeting with Chief White was productive. There will be training for commanders and other leadership.
A. Exciting time for ethics training. Council has approved money for a new system. Couldn't decipher the name of the system.
B. Meeting with Chief White was productive. There will be training for commanders and other leadership.
Item #10
A. National Association of Govt Communicators
Received information about FOIA, AI, dealing with the media and press
B. Regional Ethics Conference-partnering with other communities like Eastpointe for an upcoming conference in the fall
A. National Association of Govt Communicators
Received information about FOIA, AI, dealing with the media and press
B. Regional Ethics Conference-partnering with other communities like Eastpointe for an upcoming conference in the fall
Meeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m. This concludes the Board of Ethics Special Meeting. The next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2024 . For more meeting coverage, check out