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Contents <br />A. The Basics of Government Ethics 4 <br />1. Fiduciary Duty 5 <br />2. Appearance of Impropriety 6 <br />3. Conflicts 7 <br />4. An Official's Sacrifices and Benefits 10 <br />5. Minimum Recluirements 11 <br />6. Government Ethics and Politics 12 <br />7. The Psychology of Government Ethics 13 <br />B. The Key Elements of a Local Government Ethics Program 15 <br />1. Guidance 15 <br />2. Conflict of Interest Code 17 <br />3. Disclosure 20 <br />4. Independent Administration 21 <br />4. Ethics Environment 23 <br />5. Jurisdiction 24 <br />6. Enforcement 24 <br />7. Transparency 26 <br />8. Ethics Reform 26 <br />C. Two Lists 27 <br />1. Checklist of Ethics Commission Activities 27 <br />2. Obstacles to Government Ethics Programs, and How to Overcome Them 28 <br />