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​​​--Training:  Our next virtual training on the Ethics and Open Meetings Acts will be on January 30, 2025, from n​oon-1:00. The training is open to all. Email kimberly.b.weber@wv.gov for an invite. The training has be​en approved for one hour of CPE credit. and CLE credit approval is pending.​​


--Advisory Opinion:  ​The Ethics Commission issued the following School Board Advisory Opinion on November 7, 2024:  SBAO 2024-04.​  


​--New Lobbyist Portal:  To register as a lobb​yist, or register a new lobbyist affiliation (employer) please click here.​   Your username and password will be the same as the old system.  Please email Rachel with any questions!  rachel.y.carpenter@wv.gov.


--Staff Changes:  The Commission has had some recent staff changes.  John E. Roush is serving as the Interim General Counsel, after the resignation of Theresa M. Kirk.  John N. Ellem is the Commission's Deputy General Counsel.  After the retirement of Ellen Briggs, Rachel Y. Carpenter is now the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director.  Ellen will be working temporarily to help train.  Kateland J. Cantrell was hired as our Lobbyist Registrar/Paralegal.  ​​​​

-- Ethics Commission Newsletter October 2024, ​​Volume 23


--Election​ Booklet:  ​Are you thinking about running for public office?  To assist you in understanding the rules, the Ethics ​Commission has published an Election​​Booklet containing guidance on Ethics Act rules and other laws within the Commission’s jurisdiction governing campaigns and successful candidates once they are sworn into office.  Helpful information about elections may also be found in our October 2019 Newsletter.​

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