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Government Oversight, Audit and Ethics Committee

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Government Oversight, Audit and Ethics Committee met briefly to discuss an investigation into Council Member Vitalis Lanshima's eligibility while running for national office in Nigeria. The committee initially tabled, then untabled the investigation order, but took no final action on the matter.

Key Decisions

  • Investigation into Council Member Lanshima's Eligibility Untabled
  • Expenditure Reporting Ordinance Tabled
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Ackerson called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

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

  3. Special Discussion
  4. Pending Legislation
  5. 1. AN ORDER TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION INTO WHETHER COUNCIL MEMBER VITALIS LANSHIMA’S CANDIDACY FOR NATIONAL OFFICE IN NIGERIA HAS IMPACTED HIS ELIGIBILITY AND REPRESENTATION OF DISTRICT 21.
    Motion
    Action: untabled

    A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Vice Chair Reed, that this Order be untabled. The motion carried without objection.

  6. 2. AN ORDINANCE CREATING SUBCHAPTER 30.04 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL FROM THE MAYOR ON ANY EXPENDITURE OVER $10,000 FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF GUESTS AT AN EVENT.
    Ordinance
    Action: tabled

    Chair Person Ackerson spoke to the item. This item remained tabled.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Ackerson adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m.

  8. 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.
  9. Clerk(s)

    David B. Wagner, CKMC

  10. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Sean Dennis, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  11. 1. AN ORDER TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION INTO WHETHER COUNCIL MEMBER VITALIS LANSHIMA’S CANDIDACY FOR NATIONAL OFFICE IN NIGERIA HAS IMPACTED HIS ELIGIBILITY AND REPRESENTATION OF DISTRICT 21.
    Motion
    Action: tabled Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Fowler, seconded by Committee Member Hollander, that this Order be tabled. The motion to table carried by a voice vote.