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December 12, 2011
Statement by New York State Bar Association
President Vincent E. Doyle III
on Appointment of Members to Joint Commission on Public Ethics
“Today’s appointments move New York a step closer to
realizing the promise of the 2011 Public Integrity Reform Act.
“Enactment of a forceful ethics law was a top priority for the
State Bar in 2011. In January, our House of Delegates urged the
Governor Cuomo and the Legislature to overhaul the existing ethics
law. We are pleased that the new law includes creation of an
ethics commission to oversee the employees of both state agencies and
Legislature.
“By enhancing government transparency and accountability, the
new law will go a long way toward restoring trust in
government.”
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