In response to the public’s demand for clean government and the presentment of the Palm Beach County Grand Jury regarding investigation of PBC Governance and Public Corruption issues, on Dec 19, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners enacted ordinances establishing an Inspector General, Commission on Ethics, and the PBC Code of Ethics.
You can follow the progress of the implementation of these ordinances through this web site. For questions regarding implementation please call Public Affairs at 355-2754 or e-mail us: public@pbcgov.org.
As an appointee to a quasi-judicial or advisory board, you are a County Official under the Code of Ethics. As such, you must carry out your duties fully, faithfully and ethically. Misusing your position for private benefit is a breach of the public trust.
As a (current or potential) advisory board member you are required to receive training on the PBC Code of Ethics and acknowledge that you have read and understand the PBC Code of Ethics
Ordinance. This Web site provides several options to help you complete these tasks:
Pursuant to Ordinance 2009-051 establishing and Inspector General, a Commission on Ethics and the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics, all Palm Beach County employees are required to review the new Palm Beach County code of ethics and sign an acknowledgement form. This Web site provides several options to help you complete these tasks:
All signed forms need to be turned in to your payroll representative prior to April 23, 2010. Should you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Davette La Bay in Training and Organizational Development at 561-616-6868 or via e-mail: dlabay@pbcgov.org.
