Journal of State Government articles from September 1989

Journal of State Government archives from September 1989

A governor's example: putting honesty in politics. (Charles E. "Buddy" Roemer III of Louisiana)
September 1, 1989... A Governor's Example: Putting Honesty in Politics Ethics in state government demands a good example from the chief executive. Louisiana's new governor examines the necessary elements of ethical government, beginning with reform of the state's...

Ethical politics vs. political ethics: too much of a good thing?
September 1, 1989... Ethical Politics vs. Political Ethics: Too Much of a Good Thing? In the new ethical climate of government, there is a danger that the quest for a more ethical politics is being transformed into a cynical mode of politicized ethics. ...

New York's ethics reform: restoring trust in government.
September 1, 1989... New York's Ethics Reform: Restoring Trust in Government New York is promoting governmental accountability and ethics reform through new laws that regulate the private interests of public officials. In New York and in the nation,...

Ethics and democracy: the moral dimension.
September 1, 1989... Ethics and Democracy: The Moral Dimension Virtually all political jurisdictions are intensely involved in drafting, redrafting and enforcing a standard of conduct designed to inform public officials and staffs what they must do to be...

Traversing the mine field of public service ethics.
September 1, 1989... Traversing the Mine Field of Public Service Ethics To inspire public trust in government, public officials need to adhere to higher standards of integrity in performing their duties than are required by laws and regulations. In recent...

Ethical decisions: beyond greed through education.
September 1, 1989... Ethical Decisions Beyond Greed through Education The self-indulgent materialism of modern society is at odds with the need for altruistic, ethical standards to promote the common good. To combat current trends, support needs to be given...

Written rules: state ethics codes, commissions and conflicts.
September 1, 1989... Written Rules: State Ethics Codes, Commissions and Conflicts States, in a strong effort to combat the public misperception of continuous and pervasive fraud, waste and abuse, have strengthened statutes on conflict of interest,...

Ethical self-policing: serving institutions and individuals.
September 1, 1989... Ethical Self-Policing: Serving Institutions and Individuals New Jersey has devised a means for legislators to police their ethical conduct that merits public trust and legislative confidence. The New Jersey Legislature's Joint...