This high-energy interactive course provides timely information regarding the Ohio Ethics Commission and about restrictions in the Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes that pertain to all public-sector employees and private sector parties who are regulated or do business with public offices. With relevant examples and references to past ethics investigations, attendees will be well-equipped to better understand and comply with the Ohio Ethics Law. We will cover conflicts of interest, gifts, public contracts, sales to public agencies, nepotism and post-employment.

Susan Willeke is an accomplished government-relations professional with more than 30 years’ experience in public affairs, communication and public speaking. Susan joined the Ohio Ethics Commission in 2005 as the Education and Communications Manager where she oversees and conducts educational and communication outreach. In that position, Susan presents approximately 200 speeches annually, develops information strategies regarding agency programs and represents the Ethics Commission to Ohio citizens, the media and the Ohio legislature. Prior to joining the Commission, Susan served in the communications office at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and as a legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to identify and avoid acting on potential conflicts of interest

• Understand definition of public contracts and ethics prohibitions related to public contracts

• Identify potential post-employment requirements

• Learn about general assistance available from the Ohio Ethics Commission

Cost: Free

COURSE CREDIT: 1 HSW CEU

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