What are the responsibilities and job description for the ETHICS BOARD MEMBER position at Henry County Government?
The Board of Ethics Member serves as the organization’s internal control point for ethics and improprieties, allegations, complaints, and conflicts of interest and provides corporate leadership and advice on corporate governance issues. By law, the Ethics Board is completely independent of the County Manager, Commissioners, and any officers or employees of Henry County Government.
The Board of Ethics Member position is an unpaid position with a three-year term appointment.
Develops and disseminates county ethics statements, policies, and supporting forms/acknowledgements.
Provides an internal review of other county policies to ensure county consistency and integration with the county’s ethics philosophies. Integrates the county ethics message throughout the county culture.
Oversees the development and implementation of county ethics and conflict-of-interest training and conducts ethical decision-making training for senior management on ethics issues and avoiding conflicts of interest.
Promptly conducts investigations pursuant to complaints and allegations of ethical wrongdoing or conflicts of interest. Prepares written investigative reports as necessary.
In conjunction with legal counsel, conducts annual county governance audits to determine the state of the corporation and presents findings to superiors. County audits will include risk minimization with respect to issues that lend themselves to identity theft and the county mission of minimization of employee data required to be maintained by the organization.
Develops and maintains confidential procedures for the handling and processing of complaints and allegations. Provides processes for the confidential hearing of employee issues related to the ethics or conflicts.
Maintains an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of corporate governance requirements, compliance and reporting responsibilities, and related legal benchmarks from federal and state law.
Provide advisory opinions to all officials and employees who seek advice on ethical issues; receive and hear complaints regarding ethical violations of employees and officials in Henry County.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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