Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Florida Governor Rick Scott - Governor Rick Scott Fulfills First Campaign Promises to Hold Government Accountable

Click title for link to article. On ethics:

Executive Order No. 11-03 establishes the Governor’s policy on ethics and open government.

  • Orders the adoption and implementation of a revised, stronger, code of ethics in the Governor’s office, and directs agencies under the direction of the Governor to revise their codes of ethics accordingly.
  • Recognizes work of 19th Statewide Grand Jury and directs Governor’s Special Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer to review their Report and recommend a plan for implementation of all or certain, as advisable, of the Grand Jury Recommendations.
  • Reaffirms commitment to Office of Open Government and calls for establishment of new Web site providing access to accountability information.