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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9, 2008
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Rafferty Introduces Bills
to Reform Nominating Process For Various State Boards and
Commissions
As part of his efforts to make government more open and
accountable, Sen. John Rafferty (R-Montgomery) has
introduced legislation to reform the process for nominating
individuals to various state boards and commissions.
The first bill would prohibit an individual who has an
ownership interest in a casino or who is applying for a
casino license from being nominated to a board or
commission.
"This bill will draw a clear line between the gaming
industry and those who may be regulating or influencing
state government," Rafferty said. "This is crucial to
ensuring that there are no conflicts of interest and
prevents select individuals from controlling state boards."
The second bill would prohibit an individual from being
nominated to or serving on a board or commission if he or
she already serves on another board or commission. The
prohibition would also apply to individuals who have a
pecuniary interest in a contract granted or approved by
another board or commission.
"Our boards and commissions oversea a wide range of areas
and activities, and we need to ensure that they operate with
impartiality and with the highest ethical conduct," Rafferty
said. "This legislation will go a long way toward
preventing conflicts and ensuring that these boards and
commissions operate openly and efficiently."
Rafferty hopes to introduce the bill in the next week.
Other co-sponsors also include Senators Orie, Eichelberger
and Folmer.
Contact:
Carol Maravic
(717) 787-6725
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