Charter Review board crafting ethics proposal

Pomona Charter Review Commission members went over a proposal
this week that involves adding a section to the City Charter calling
for the creation of an ethics commission.

The proposal was returned to a commission committee, which will further
research the matter after some commission members expressed
concerns.

The proposal called for using a model similar to the one used by San
Diego.

Some commission members had questions about matters related to
expenses associated with creating such a body.

At a time when the city is struggling financially, the proposed
commission would add to city expenses by requiring a dedicated staff
that would do initial investigation work into ethics issues involving
city officials, city staff and ethic related matters.

Assistant City Attorney Andrew Jared also had questions about wording
that was vague and failed to detail some of the proposed commission's
intended mission, should it be created.

Committee members are expected to meet with Jared in order to clear
up questions and refine the proposal.

The full commission is expected to meet again at 6:30 p.m. March 30
in the City Council Conference Room of Pomona City Hall, 505 S. Garey
Ave.