ETHICS BOARD
TL;DR
The Milwaukee Ethics Board held a virtual meeting on November 9, 2026, to review ethics policies and employee disclosures. The board addressed conflict of interest matters, income disclosures, and proposed changes to footnote designations for certain employee positions.
Key Decisions
- Approval of September 9, 2026 meeting minutes Reviewed for approval
- Health Department conflict of interest and outside employment review Reviewed
- Erick Shambarger supplemental income disclosure Accepted receipt of disclosure
- Proposed removal of (Y) footnote from some employee positions Discussed and voted on
- Proposed addition of (Y) footnote to Community Impact Committee Discussed and voted on
Agenda
- Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/900588477 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 900-588-477 United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
- Roll call
- Review and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting on September 9, 2026.
- Health Department Policy Review Request/Conflict of Interest email and Outside Employment Conflict of interest form.
- Board to accept receipt of Erick Shambarger supplemental income disclosure email.
- Discussion and possible vote on proposed changes to remove the (Y) footnote from some employees positions.
- Discussion and possible vote on proposed changes to add the (Y) footnote to the Community Impact Committee.
- Review newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness.
- Set next meeting date(s).
- Untitled item
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