Ohio Township Association - Leadership Academy

Leadership Academy - General Workshop

All participants in the Academy must complete the basic course, Public Officials and Public Service, which is about the requirements and challenges of service in public office in Ohio. The program is designed to provide participants with an overview of the basic issues, expectations and practices associated with serving in any public office in Ohio. The workshop will focus on the principles and practices that will provide a framework for improving your tenure and service in public office. Topics include:

I. Understanding the Duties and Responsibilities of Public Officials

Roles and Jobs of Public Officials, Expectations of the Public, Public Trust Stewardship
Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
Conflict of Interest
Open Meeting Laws / Executive Sessions

II. Code of Ethics

Adopting a Code of Ethics
Ethical Conduct and Behavior
Public Expectations and Perceptions

III. Standards of Conduct

During Meetings
With the Press
Private Life (Public Official 7/24/365)
Avoid Personal Attacks - "focus on issues not individuals"
Return Your Calls/Be Accessible/Keep Your Word

IV. Conflict of Interest

Using and Abusing the Office - "the ice is very thin"
Contracts for Private Gain
Manipulation of Contracts, Purchases, Employment

V. Open Meetings Laws

The Public's Business
Sunshine Law / Open Meetings
Freedom of Information

VI. Honesty, Ethics, Integrity and Civility Go a Long Way

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This page last updated on February 5, 2008.

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