New Ethics Code in Broward County Indicative of Increased Legislation at the Local Level
As if keeping up with Federal and State rules and regulations wasn't challenging enough for corporations and others seeking to do business on a national platform, there has recently been an uptick in the implementation and enforcement of ethics and "pay-to-play" regulations at the municipal and county level.
The latest such local jurisdiction to implement its own ethics legislation is Broward County, Florida. As the Sun-Sentinel reports, a new Ethics Code will go into effect this Friday. What makes the situation in Broward County unique is that after the County Commission unanimously approved a relatively tough new ethics policy, legislation was passed the same day which will likely put the reforms before the voters via a referendum in November. If passed, the referendum will significantly alter the implementation of what will be the law on Friday.
