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Maine Ethics Commission: Meetings: December 20, 2010 Actions
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Meeting of December 20, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
Present: Walter F. McKee, Esq., Chair; André G. Duchette, Esq.; Hon. Edward M. Youngblood; Margaret E. Matheson, Esq., Michael T. Healy, Esq. 1. Ratification of Minutes of the October 20 and November 30, 2010 Meetings
Under 1 M.R.S.A. § 1009, the Ethics Commission may submit a bill to the Legislature by February 2, 2011. The staff presented preliminary proposals for statutory changes to the Commissioners. Following the December 20 meeting, the staff will conduct outreach to interested persons and will submit a final proposal at the Commission’s January 27, 2011 meeting.
The Commission staff had intended to present suggested amendments to the Commission’s rules. However, it was decided to present revised proposed amendments to the Commission at the January 27, 2011 meeting.
4. Investigation of Cutler Files Website (partially discussed in executive session)
The Commission heard statements from the attorneys for the individuals responsible for the Cutler Files website and for the Eliot Cutler campaign. The Commission decided whether to take action on a complaint filed by the Cutler campaign alleging a violation of the disclaimer requirement and other statutes. Motion: That the Commission find with respect to John Doe I, that there was no violation of 21-A M.R.S.A. §§ 1014 or 1019-B; and with respect to John Doe II, that there was no violation of 21-A M.R.S.A. § 1019-B, but that the Commission find a violation of 21-A M.R.S.A. § 1014(2) based on the information provided in the investigative report.
Amended motion: That the Commission find with respect to John Doe I, that there was no violation of 21-A M.R.S.A. §§ 1014 or 1019-B; and with respect to John Doe II, that there was no violation of 21-A M.R.S.A. § 1019-B, but that the Commission find a violation of 21-A M.R.S.A. § 1014(2) and (2-A) based on the information provided in the investigative report.
Motion: That the Commission take enforcement action with respect to John Doe II.
Motion: That the Commission assess a civil penalty of $200 against John Doe II.
Motion: That the Commission find that the statements made on the website misrepresented the name and address of John Doe II.
Yeas: Mr. Duchette, Mr. Healy
Nays: Mr. Youngblood, Mr. McKee, Ms. Matheson