Jacksonville Ethics Commission Seeking Applicants to Fill Vacancy for Term Beginning January 1, 2025
September 13, 2024
The Ethics Commission has a long, distinguished history in the City of Jacksonville of ensuring transparent and open government for the citizens. Among its many outstanding accomplishments, the Ethics Commission has drafted and implemented the Jacksonville Ethics Code and successfully assisted in the establishment of an independent Office of Ethics, Compliance and Oversight that is primarily responsible for administering the Ethics Code. Per Chapter 602, Part 9 of the Jacksonville Ordinance Code, the Ethics Commission performs numerous functions, including assisting the Office of Ethics, Compliance and Oversight, and consideration of any potential violation of the Jacksonville Ethics Code.
Commission members represent a broad cross-section of the Jacksonville community. They are engaged, active residents of Duval County and can commit to attend and prepare for Commission meetings where they address ethics complaints and issues for the City in a politically impartial manner.
Interested parties must complete and submit the application per the instructions. Applications may also be downloaded from the Ethics Commission webpage at
http://www.coj.net/departments/ethics-commission.aspx.
Completed applications are due on Thursday, September 26 at 12:00 p.m. and must be submitted via e-mail to
ethics@coj.net. Interviews of all applicants will be scheduled during the Nominating Committee meeting on Monday, September 30 starting at 4:00 p.m.
Please contact the Office of Ethics, Compliance and Oversight, at
ethics@coj.net or 904-255-5508 for more information.