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Government Accountability, Ethics and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Government Accountability, Ethics and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee met to discuss several local government ordinances and resolutions. The committee recommended approval for two key ordinances related to subpoena power and constable payments, and passed a resolution supporting victims' rights under Marsy's Law.

Key Decisions

  • Marsy's Law Victims' Rights Resolution Passed, recommended for approval
  • Delegation of Subpoena Power Ordinance Passed, sent to Consent Calendar
  • Constable Payment Ordinance Amendment Passed, sent to Consent Calendar
  • HR Alliance Annual Contract Appropriation Held in committee
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Mulvihill called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Mulvihill introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Sexton Smith arrived at 5:21 p.m.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Annual Report of the Ethics Commission - David Waskey and Dana Nickles, Ethics Commission
    Discussion Item

    David Waskey and Dana Nickles, Ethics Commission, spoke to the item.

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MARSY’S LAW, WHICH GRANTS CERTAIN RIGHTS TO VICTIMS OF CRIMES.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Engel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Council President Yates spoke to the item. Without objection from the primary sponsor, the following were added as co-sponsors to the Resolution: - Chair Person Mulvihill - Committee Member Coan - Committee Member Engel - Committee Member Sexton Smith The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business to allow additional sponsors per the request of Council President Yates.

  7. 3. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND AN ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH HR ALLIANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00.
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  8. 4. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (LMCO) RELATING TO THE DELEGATION OF SUBPOENA POWER PURSUANT TO KRS 65.003(7).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to the item: - David Waskey, Ethics Commission - Dana Nickles, Ethics Commission - Committee Member Engel - Committee Member Hollander - Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  9. 5. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39.060 OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO CONSTABLE PAYMENT
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, spoke to the item. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:

  10. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Mulvihill adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on October 12, 2017.

  11. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
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  13. Clerk(s)

    David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  14. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Nick Lococo, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  15. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council President David Yates (D-25)