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March 6, 2008

REMINDER: Mayor's Ethics Briefing for all Mayoral and Council Appointees. Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 9: 00 a.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

To: Chairs, Directors and Liaisons of City Boards, Commissions and Authorities
Appointed Boards and Commissions Members
From: Anthony W. Hall, Jr.
Chief Administrative Officer
Re: Ethics Briefing
Date: February 12, 2008 (previously sent)

There are a number of ethical rules and concepts that apply to public and appointed officials.  You are receiving this memo because you are one of these persons and Mayor Bill White is expecting you and your designees to attend the upcoming 2008 Ethics Briefing.

This year's briefing, as in previous years, will address issues that affect our municipal responsibilities. Please note that this briefing is to be considered separate from other state required ethics briefings, if any.

The 2008 Ethics Briefing for public and appointed officials will be held on the following:

  • Tuesday, March 11, 2008
  • 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • George R. Brown Convention Center, General Assembly B ( on the third level )
  • 1001 Avenida de las America
  • Houston, Texas 77010

http://www.houstonconventionctr.com/map_&_directions/directions.html

Please park at the Hilton Americas Parking Garage (1600 Lamar, Houston, Texas 77010). Bring your ticket for validation.

For planning purposes, each Boards and Commissions Director is asked to please inform Christina Cabral at Ethics2008BoardsandCommissions@cityofhouston.net by  close of business today, Thursday, March 6th the approximate number of staff who will be in attendance. Directors and Chairs,  it is your responsibility to email this information  to your board colleagues and staff.

Mayor Bill White and City Attorney Arturo Michel will make the presentation. There will be time for questions and answers.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit up to 1.5 hours will be available.  Captioning will be provided. If you need disability accommodations for the Ethics Briefing , please contact the Office of Boards and Commissions at Ethics2008BoardsandCommissions@cityofhouston.net

Thank you for your continued commitment to public service.

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