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In Massachusetts, a potential conflict of interest for a Town Moderator depends on their influence over SMAC and related decisions. If theres no direct influence, it may not be a conflict. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A outlines ethical standards for public officials. Consulting this law or a local attorney can provide further guidance.Full Conversation
Good Afternoon.. question about Town Moderator. Town Moderator was voted by majority of Town residents in the recent local Elections. This same person is also on the board of the TV video in the same town called SMAC. Right now SMAC has a legal case against the Town. Are these * related or unrelated. Town Moderator is a public figure of the Municipal Town meetings figure. Is there a conflict of interests ?
Good afternoon! In Massachusetts, whether a conflict of interest exists depends on the role and influence the Town Moderator has over SMAC and the legal case. It might be considered a conflict if their board position impacts their impartiality or decision-making in town meetings. Consulting with a local attorney could provide a more definitive answer.
would you clarify what impact are your talking about ?
When discussing potential conflicts of interest, the "impact" refers to whether the Town Moderator's role on the SMAC board could influence their impartiality or decisions in town meetings. For example, if they might make decisions that favor SMAC due to their board position, it could be a conflict.
No there is NO influence of any decisions over SMAC .. SMAC is just a local company that provides Video recordings
Thanks for sharing those details! If there's no influence on decisions over SMAC, it may not be a conflict of interest. However, it's essential to evaluate any potential biases or perceived conflicts. Would you like to connect with a local attorney for a thorough assessment?
can you refer me to a MGL
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In Massachusetts, the relevant law regarding conflicts of interest for public officials is the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A. This law outlines the ethical standards and rules for state employees, including town moderators. You may want to consult this law for more information on conflicts of interest.
Thank you. I will take a look. Appreciated
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In Massachusetts, the potential conflict of interest for a Town Moderator is guided by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A. If there's no direct influence over decisions related to SMAC, it may not be considered a conflict. Consulting this law or an attorney for further evaluation might be helpful.