Our Work
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.
The Ethics Question on Your Ballot for November 2020
2020 Ethics Referendum, ResourcesHere’s what you should expect to see on your ballot with regards to the Board of Ethics: ( ) YES “Shall the Act be approved which revises the Board of Ethics for DeKalb County?” ( ) NO Here are the reasons why you should vote YES: The Board of Ethics remains independent; no one under […]
Our Official Statement after Delegation Passage of Ethics Act Revision
2020 Ethics Referendum, Press Releases & Public StatementsAs you have probably heard by now, revisions to the county’s Ethics Act were passed by the General Assembly and voters will have a chance to approve or disapprove of them in November. Considering last year’s problematic revisions and those suggested by some legislators this year before the General Assembly’s recess due to the pandemic, […]
What are the major revisions to the Ethics Act?
2020 Ethics Referendum, DCAC PublicationsBoard Appointments 3 members will be appointed by the House legislative delegation 3 members will be appointed by the Senate legislative delegation 1 member will be appointed by the Tax Commissioner 2 Alternate Members will be appointed by the Clerk of Superior Court You may be wondering why judges were not included in the appointment […]