| Date | County | City | Meeting Type | Item Type | Item | Description |
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| 20250519 | LA County | West Hollywood | City Council | Order of Business F | F.2. RECONVENING THE ETHICS REFORM TASK FORCE AND REPORTING BACK ON REQUESTED PROCESSES FOR REMOVING APPOINTED OFFICIALS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, D. WILSON, L. LANGER]: SUBJECT: The City Council will consider reconvening the Ethics Reform Task Force to review ethics reforms for elected officials, appointed officials, City Hall staff, and those doing business with the City (including lobbyists and consultants). The Council will also provide direction on the Task Force's Statement of Work and consider creating a formal process for removing appointed officials. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the City Manager to reconvene the Ethics Reform Task Force comprised of the following subject matter experts: Max Kanin, an attorney who specializes in election law, campaign finance law, and governmental ethics law; Joseph Guardarrama from Kaufman Legal Group, who is an expert on governmental ethics and previously served as a West Hollywood Commissioner; and Elizabeth Ralston, former President of the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles. The Ethics Reform Task Force will be staffed by an attorney from the City Attorney's office and City Clerk Melissa Crowder, who will advise the Task Force but will not be voting members. (As of the drafting of this staff report, Ms. Ralston has not confirmed that she is able to continue as a Task Force member. Staff will report back prior to the first meeting of the Task Force if we need to replace her); 2) Define the Statement of Work for the Ethics Reform Task Force to include reviewing the contract with the Fair Political Practices Commission ("FPPC") for campaign finance enforcement services and consideration of amendments to the West Hollywood Municipal Code Regarding Lobbyist Amendments (1 Listening Meeting and 1 Discussion/Draft Recommendation to Council and adopt Staff’s recommendations outlined in the Staff Report); and 3) Receive Report on the Removal of Appointed Officials and Provide Direction. | May 19, 2025 LA County West Hollywood City Council Order of Business F #2 |