Ohio Ethics Commission Chair Ben Rose asks not to be re-appointed
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Ohio Ethics Commission Chair Ben Rose has asked not to be considered for a nomination to a second term. Rose was appointed to the Commission in 2006 and was elected Chair by Commission members during each of the last three years. His term ends January 1, 2012.
Rose indicated his willingness, however, to continue to serve on the Commission “for a reasonable time” after his term ends until a successor can be appointed. Section 3.01, Revised Code, permits this procedure.
In a December 8th letter to Governor John Kasich, Rose wrote that at age 72, “I cannot do everything, nor can I do some things now on the assumption that I can defer others until later. I must choose wisely how I can best serve.” Rose noted that in addition to spending more time with his wife, Nancy, he wanted to “write and speak freely without fear of endangering the appearance of objectivity and independence of the Ethics Commission” and “to serve my community in ways I have forgone for fear of creating the appearance of conflict of interest with respect to my membership on the Ethics Commission.”
In his letter Rose applauded Commission members and staff for building and maintaining “a reputation for bipartisan independence, objectivity, fairness, and common sense.” He wrote that he was proud of the Commission’s record of providing ethics law advice to public officials and employees, its successful enforcement and prosecution record, its recommendations to improve Casino Control Commission and JobsOhio legislation and its start up and continuing ethics advice to those programs, and its selection of a new Director to replace its retired long time director.
Rose praised Governor Kasich for his attention to ethics during the transition and noted that the Governor and his staff “have acted in a manner which has ensured public confidence and trust in the independence and non-political operation of the Commission.”
Rose’s previous public career includes leadership of a Navy river patrol unit in Vietnam and service as a Lima City Prosecutor, state representative from Allen County, Assistant Ohio House Minority Leader, unsuccessful Republican candidate against incumbent Democrat State Auditor Tom Ferguson, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Environment, Assistant Director of the Ohio Department of Health, and Executive Secretary of the Ohio Industrial Commission. Rose practices law in Lima.
Commission to meet Dec. 16
The Ohio Ethics Commission will meet on Friday, December 16, 2011, at 10 a.m. in the William Green Building, 30 West Spring Street, Columbus. The meeting will occur in Meeting Room G on the third floor. Anyone interested in attending the meeting should bring identification and check in at the security desk to obtain a visitor’s pass.
The Advisory Committee met on December 1, 2011 (announced in previous news release) to review advisory opinion requests and discuss several opinion drafts. The Investigative Committee of the Commission will meet prior to the Commission meeting on December 16, at 9 a.m. The Investigative Committee will discuss the Commission’s investigative processes and review several pending investigations and investigation requests. Investigative Committee meetings are closed and confidential, under statutory provision.
The Commission meeting will begin at 10 a.m. with a Call to Order. During the Executive Session, the Commission will hear a confidential report on complaints and pending investigations concerning alleged violations of the Ethics Law and related statutes, litigation and personnel matters. This is the only portion of the Commission meeting which is statutorily closed to the public. In open session, the Commission will consider drafts of advisory opinions and review financial disclosure reports.
The Ohio Ethics Commission is an independent state agency that applies and administers the Ethics Law for state and local public officials and employees outside of the General Assembly and judiciary. The Commission was created upon the enactment of the Ohio Ethics Law in 1973.[[In-content Ad]]
Rose indicated his willingness, however, to continue to serve on the Commission “for a reasonable time” after his term ends until a successor can be appointed. Section 3.01, Revised Code, permits this procedure.
In a December 8th letter to Governor John Kasich, Rose wrote that at age 72, “I cannot do everything, nor can I do some things now on the assumption that I can defer others until later. I must choose wisely how I can best serve.” Rose noted that in addition to spending more time with his wife, Nancy, he wanted to “write and speak freely without fear of endangering the appearance of objectivity and independence of the Ethics Commission” and “to serve my community in ways I have forgone for fear of creating the appearance of conflict of interest with respect to my membership on the Ethics Commission.”
In his letter Rose applauded Commission members and staff for building and maintaining “a reputation for bipartisan independence, objectivity, fairness, and common sense.” He wrote that he was proud of the Commission’s record of providing ethics law advice to public officials and employees, its successful enforcement and prosecution record, its recommendations to improve Casino Control Commission and JobsOhio legislation and its start up and continuing ethics advice to those programs, and its selection of a new Director to replace its retired long time director.
Rose praised Governor Kasich for his attention to ethics during the transition and noted that the Governor and his staff “have acted in a manner which has ensured public confidence and trust in the independence and non-political operation of the Commission.”
Rose’s previous public career includes leadership of a Navy river patrol unit in Vietnam and service as a Lima City Prosecutor, state representative from Allen County, Assistant Ohio House Minority Leader, unsuccessful Republican candidate against incumbent Democrat State Auditor Tom Ferguson, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Environment, Assistant Director of the Ohio Department of Health, and Executive Secretary of the Ohio Industrial Commission. Rose practices law in Lima.
Commission to meet Dec. 16
The Ohio Ethics Commission will meet on Friday, December 16, 2011, at 10 a.m. in the William Green Building, 30 West Spring Street, Columbus. The meeting will occur in Meeting Room G on the third floor. Anyone interested in attending the meeting should bring identification and check in at the security desk to obtain a visitor’s pass.
The Advisory Committee met on December 1, 2011 (announced in previous news release) to review advisory opinion requests and discuss several opinion drafts. The Investigative Committee of the Commission will meet prior to the Commission meeting on December 16, at 9 a.m. The Investigative Committee will discuss the Commission’s investigative processes and review several pending investigations and investigation requests. Investigative Committee meetings are closed and confidential, under statutory provision.
The Commission meeting will begin at 10 a.m. with a Call to Order. During the Executive Session, the Commission will hear a confidential report on complaints and pending investigations concerning alleged violations of the Ethics Law and related statutes, litigation and personnel matters. This is the only portion of the Commission meeting which is statutorily closed to the public. In open session, the Commission will consider drafts of advisory opinions and review financial disclosure reports.
The Ohio Ethics Commission is an independent state agency that applies and administers the Ethics Law for state and local public officials and employees outside of the General Assembly and judiciary. The Commission was created upon the enactment of the Ohio Ethics Law in 1973.[[In-content Ad]]