The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is partnering with the Institute for Local Government, the research affiliate of the League of California Cities, to provide required biennial ethics training for public officials. The ethics training is required for all newly elected officials and those who need to renew. The ethics training session will be offered on December 17, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter Auditorium, 101 Eighth Street in Oakland.

This ethics training conducted by the Institute for Local Government will help local officials meet the training mandate of AB 1234, which applies to public officials receiving expense reimbursement and compensation for their service. As mandated by AB 1234, all elected and appointed officials are required to take two hours of ethics training every two years. (Note that employees are covered by AB 1234s requirements only to the extent so designated by their governing bodies.) Specific ethics laws and requirements will be addressed during the training sessions.

Workshop materials, a proof of participation certificate, and refreshments will be provided. The registration fee is $90 per participant. Click here for online registration. For more information on public service ethics and AB 1234 compliance resources, go to the Institute for Local Government's website at www.ca-ilg.org/trust.

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