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CT HB05885
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Claire Janowski
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AI Summary
- Amends chapter 153 of the general statutes to address conflicts of interest involving town attorneys
- Requires a chairman or officer of a town committee to resign from that position if they are paid to provide legal services to the town
- Requires resignation from committee leadership if the person accepts a position as town attorney where legal duties could affect the town council, nonpartisan town offices, agencies, boards, commissions, or authorities
- Aims to reduce potential political bias in legal advice provided by town attorneys
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Potentially Politically Biased Legal Advice Of Town Attorneys.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/07
3/3/2011
Committee Referrals
Government Administration and Elections1/24/2011
Full Bill Text
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