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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks during the Family Leadership Summit in July 16, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks during the Family Leadership Summit in July 16, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File

Ethics Board Keeps 'Action' Secret on Complaint Against Noem

John Pelissero, senior scholar in government ethics quoted by The Associated Press and published by The Washington Post and others.

John Pelissero, a scholar at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said it was best practice for ethics boards “to be as transparent as possible” once they take action.

Across states and local governments, ethics boards follow a variety of procedures, he said, but added: “Most announce the final actions to the public.”

John Pelissero, senior scholar in government ethics quoted by The Associated Press. The story was republished in The Washington Post, Times Union, KTSP ABC 5, and more.

Sep 20, 2022
Ethics
media,government

Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo, File