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DEKALB CITIZENS ADVOCACY COUNCIL (DCAC) STRIVES TO ACTIVELY FOLLOW IMPORTANT LOCAL ISSUES TO EDUCATE DEKALB CITIZENS AND ADVOCATE FOR GREATER CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT WITH THESE ISSUES.
As we do so, we intend to provide on this website information from a variety of sources so the public can have access to the same research and resources we are relying upon.
In 2019 and 2020, we successfully advocated to maintain the independence and strength of the Board of Ethics and the Ethics Officer position. This website includes a variety of publications relating to that work. Some are authored by the volunteers of DeKalb Citizens Advocacy Council. Others have appeared in the press and/or TV news. In addition, we included publications from independent sources outlining best practices from ethics experts, copies of original legislation, and publications, including a report from the University of North Georgia reviewing DeKalb’s ethical culture.
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Ex-DeKalb Commissioner Stan Watson pleads guilty to $3,000 theft
2019 Ethics Referendum, In the NewsNEWS | Oct 26, 2017 By Mark Niesse, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Former DeKalb County Commissioner Stan Watson pleaded guilty Wednesday to receiving about $3,000 in advances for government trips and using the money for personal purposes. Watson, who repaid the money before he was charged with crime, was sentenced to 12 months of probation and 150 hours […]
2015 GA Supreme Court Decision Requiring Change to Appointment Process
2019 Ethics Referendum, Independent Sources2015 Original Bill Approved by Voters
2019 Ethics Referendum, Independent Sources