Knox County ethics subcommittee reopens code review; debates lobbying ban, disclosure rules and nepotism The Knox County ethics subcommittee voted to reopen review of the county code of ethics and debated whether to extend a one-year post-office lobbying ban, where disclosure forms should be filed, and whether the definition of "personal interest" should cover nepotism and intimate relationships. Staff were asked to research legal and NACO guidance.

The Knox County ethics subcommittee is shaking things up by reopening discussions on the county's ethics code, sparking a heated debate over lobbying bans, nepotism, and transparency!

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Knox County auditors detail fraud hotline, committee presses for clearer public navigation Knox County internal audit described its fraud, waste and abuse hotline and case workflow, saying it created case files in HighBond and handles roughly 15 complaints a year; ethics subcommittee members pressed for clearer website referrals, phone contacts and guidance on anonymous tips.

Knox County's internal auditors are ramping up efforts to improve transparency and accessibility of their fraud hotline, but what do residents really need to know?

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Knox County ethics subcommittee continues code edits; focuses on disclosures, gifts and formatting The ethics subcommittee reviewed proposed revisions to definitions, disclosure obligations and gift rules, directed editorial cleanup and agreed to return in two weeks to finalize changes before presenting recommendations to the Knox County Commission.

The Knox County Ethics Committee is overhauling its code of ethics, focusing on transparency and clarity in disclosure procedures and gift regulations.

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Internal audit outlines Knox County complaint process; committee vows clearer public navigation Knox County internal audit staff described the countyraud, waste and abuse intake process, said they log complaints in Highbond and escalate criminal matters to the Tennessee Comptroller; the ethics subcommittee asked staff to improve website navigation and contact info so citizens know where to report concerns.

Knox County is streamlining the way citizens report fraud, waste, and abuse, making it easier for you to voice your concerns!

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Knox County Commissioners Debate Ethics Policy on Family Member Oversight Commissioners discuss potential conflicts in serving on committees with family member oversight.

Knox County Commissioners are grappling with a contentious ethics policy that could redefine how family ties impact governance and oversight.

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Local Committee Holds Meeting Approves Agenda and Minutes Committee members approve agenda and minutes with no new business reported.

The Knox County Ethics Committee met to smoothly approve their agenda and minutes, but what was left unsaid may be even more intriguing!

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