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Annual Ethics Reminder (5 Minutes)
Colleen McGue, MPO Planning Manager
Beth Seidel, Clerk to the Board
Narrative
This is an annual reminder for all MPO Board members and alternates that the annual State Ethics Commission filing period for members started on January 1st. All Board members and alternates need to file new Statements of Economic Interest (SEIs) and Real Estate Disclosure (RED) forms. The annual filing period runs from January 1st through April 15th.
Beth Seidel, our new Clerk to the Board, is the new MPO Ethics Liaison. If you have any questions regarding filing with the State Ethics Commission, please reach out to Beth. An informational sheet from the State Ethics Commission is attached, which explains the obligations for all MPO Board members and alternates, along with tips for filing electronically. There is a statutory Grace Period which commences with the 30 Day Notice letter; failure to file in that 30 day window can result in fines being levied. Fines total $500, and failure to file is a misdemeanor.
Board Action
Board Action: Receive the information.