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Government Oversight, Audit and Ethics Committee

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Government Oversight, Audit and Ethics Committee met briefly to discuss new subpoena powers for Metro Council. A resolution about abortion consent was withdrawn by its sponsors, effectively killing the measure. No major legislative actions were taken during this short meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Metro Council Subpoena Powers Discussed
  • Abortion Consent Resolution Withdrawn
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Ackerson called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Ackerson introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. Metro Council’s New Subpoena Powers Established by the General Assembly - Jefferson County Attorney’s Office
    Discussion Item

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office, spoke to the item.

  5. Pending Legislation
  6. 2. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO KRS 67C.103 BY THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES FOR METRO COUNCIL SEATS. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item was held in committee.

  7. 3. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO KRS 311.727 BY THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING INFORMED CONSENT PRIOR TO HAVING AN ABORTION PERFORMED
    Resolution
    Action: withdrawn

    Chair Person Ackerson stated all the sponsors have withdrawn their sponsorship of this item and the Resolution died due to the lack of a sponsor.

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Ackerson adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m.

  9. 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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  11. Clerk(s)

    David B. Wagner, Assistant Clerk

  12. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  13. Non-Committee Member(s)

    Council Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4)