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June 14, 1984 Miscellaneous Resolution 84173
WALTER MOORE, Commissioner 71 • /J44,2,
BY: OAKLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER - WALTER MOORE
RE: RESTRICTING ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM USING PUBLIC RESOURCES TO PROMOTE
PROPOSED LAWS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, there exists no statutory authority which prohibits an
appointed or elected official from expending County resources to promote a
personal interest in a proposed law; and
WHEREAS, it is contrary to public policy to allow an elected or
appointed official to promote a personal interest in a proposed law through
the use of resources provided by tax dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Attorney General has recommended that elected
or appointed officials should not expend public resources to influence the
passage of laws at the State level.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners hereby adopts a policy that prohibits appointed and elected
officials from using County equipment, funds, and resources to promote a
personal interest in a proposed law.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
#84I73 June 14, 1984
Moved by Price supported by Moore the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.