Statement of Purpose. The Corporation is organized and to be operated as a business league within the meaning of Section 501(c)(6) of the Code. The purposes of the Corporation shall be to stabilize and improve the Lincoln Road retail business district, which is located within a nationally recognized historic district, through promotion, management, marketing, and other similar services, by (i) representing and advocating for the property owners and business owners located within the boundaries of the District; (ii) promoting and encouraging the continued development of a diverse, vibrant and pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road mixed-use neighborhood, thereby providing a dynamic setting for businesses, the visiting public, arts and entertainment, as well as area residents; (iii) serving as a cultural and civic hub for the community and fostering a spirit of cooperation and maintenance of high standards of quality among its members; and (iv) bringing transformative projects into the District. In furtherance of this purpose, the Corporation will work toward creating a favorable environment which will increase commercial and cultural activity within the District. The Corporation will encourage a spirit of cooperation and maintenance of high standards among its Members.
CODE OF ETHICS FOR
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Legislative intent and declaration of policy.
Definitions.
Definitions.
Enforcement and penalties for constitutional prohibition against lobbying by a public officer.
Definitions.
Enforcement and penalties for constitutional prohibition against lobbying by a former justice or judge.
Dual public employment.
Standards of conduct for public officers, employees of agencies, and local government attorneys.
Stolen valor.
Restriction on employment of relatives.
Standards of conduct for officers and employees of entities serving as chief administrative officer of political subdivisions.
Ethics training for specified constitutional officers, elected municipal officers, commissioners of community redevelopment agencies, and elected local officers of independent special districts.
Voting conflicts.
Full and public disclosure of financial interests.
Electronic filing system; full and public disclosure of financial interests.
Electronic filing system for financial disclosure.
Disclosure of financial interests and clients represented before agencies.
Collection methods for unpaid automatic fines for failure to timely file disclosure of financial interests.
Public records.
Forms.
Reporting and prohibited receipt of gifts by individuals filing full or limited public disclosure of financial interests and by procurement employees.
Prohibition on gifts involving political committees.
Solicitation and disclosure of honoraria.
Extensions of time for filing disclosure.
Construction.
Penalties.
Felonies involving breach of public trust and other specified offenses by public officers and employees; forfeiture of retirement benefits.
Remedies; contracts voidable.
Additional standards for state agency employees.
Adverse action against employee for disclosing information of specified nature prohibited; employee remedy and relief.
Confidentiality of information given to the Chief Inspector General, internal auditors, inspectors general, local chief executive officers, or other appropriate local officials.
Investigative procedures upon receipt of whistle-blower information from certain state employees.
Investigative procedures in response to prohibited personnel actions.
Investigatory records.
Short title.
Commission on Ethics; purpose.
Membership, terms; travel expenses; staff.
Legislative intent and purpose.
Lobbying before the executive branch or the Constitution Revision Commission; registration and reporting; investigation by commission.
Requirements for reinstitution of lobbyist registration after felony conviction.
Electronic filing of compensation reports and other information.
Contingency fees; prohibitions; penalties.
Duties and powers of commission.
Time limitations.
Compelled testimony.
Procedures on complaints of violations and referrals; public records and meeting exemptions.
Judicial review.
Citizen support and direct-support organizations; standards of conduct.
Additional requirements by political subdivisions and agencies not prohibited; certain procedures preempted.
Lobbying before water management districts; registration and reporting.
