Ethics Roundtable for Locally Elected Officials
Recognizing that these are among the most challenging times for local government, the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics has developed a quarterly Ethics Roundtable for Locally Elected and Appointed Officials. The roundtable brings officeholders together to discuss emerging ethical issues in the conduct of public business. Participants come from city, county, and state government, as well as special districts and ethics commissions. Each session focuses on an issue confronting local politicians. Top-caliber presentations and practical case studies highlight these discussions in all areas of local government including effectively representing constituents, creating successful working relationships, crisis management, and media relations. The sessions also feature an ethics check-in, which allows participants to share the current ethical issues facing their locality. These then become topics for future roundtable meetings. The Ethics Roundtable is convened by Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and former mayor of the city of Santa Clara, Calif. Meetings
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New Materials
- Medical Amnesty and Responsibility
A student perspective
- The Struggle Over the Roman Catholic Conscience in American Politics
Commentary by Campus Ethics Director David DeCosse
- Ethical Challenges of Life in Space
A panel discussion on planetary protection
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Practical suggestions for corporate boards
Center News
- Ethics of War
An ROTC class meets with Campus Ethics Director David DeCosse
- Environmental Ethics Fellow
Student will survey campus culture of sustainability

