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QUESTION
Can the Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB) confirm if it has provided any guidance to ensure there have been no illegal communications in the previous year?
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The COIB Executive Director explains that the city charter mandates confidentiality regarding any communications and advice provided to individual public servants.
- The COIB cannot disclose whether any council member has sought advice from them.
- The COIB cannot reveal what was asked about or what advice was given.
- The COIB maintains confidentiality even when public officials claim to have consulted COIB and declare certain actions as approved.
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