Government Oversight, Audit and Ethics Committee
TL;DR
The Government Oversight Committee discussed potential conflicts of interest for Council Member Vitalis Lanshima, who is running for national office in Nigeria while representing District 21. They also considered a new ordinance that would require the mayor to report detailed expenses for guest entertainment over $10,000, increasing government transparency.
Key Decisions
- Investigation into Council Member Lanshima's Dual Candidacy Tabled
- Guest Entertainment Expense Reporting Ordinance Introduced
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Pending Legislation
- 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
- 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
- Adjournment
- 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.