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Statement on OIG Legislation Unanimous Passage by Atlanta City Council

ATLANTA—The City of Atlanta issued the following statement.

Today, in response to employee concerns and a taskforce comprised of legal experts, the City Council took the first step to strengthening ethics in City government by voting unanimously to advance legislation that establishes clear protocols for the Office of Inspector General. A review conducted by the City’s Law Department revealed the OIGs office had violated State law at least 50 times by issuing illegal subpoenas. The OIG was forced to update their policies after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the City Atto outlining the illegal behavior. The legislation will move back to the Committee on Council and Full Council in two weeks for final adoption.

View this morning’s release on the cease-and-desist online here.

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