(WNY News Now) – New York – In a move aimed at reinforcing ethical standards in New York’s government, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the renomination of Michael A. Cardozo to the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government. The public has three weeks to comment on Cardozo’s renomination before it is reviewed by the Independent Review Committee.
“The Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government is an independent, fair-minded ethics agency that provides greater transparency and accountability for New Yorkers and helps restore trust in government,” Governor Hochul said. “I am proud to renominate the well-respected, independent legal expert, Michael A. Cardozo, to the Commission for consideration by the Independent Review Committee, and I remain committed to providing any support necessary to the Commission and the Committee to help ensure they are successful in carrying out their mission.”
Michael A. Cardozo has been renominated to serve on the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government. Mr. Cardozo is a former New York City Corporation Counsel and currently serves on the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government. As New York City’s longest-tenured Corporation Counsel, Mr. Cardozo led the City’s 700-lawyer law department from 2002 through 2013, serving as legal counsel to the Mayor, the City and all its agencies. He has leadership roles on the boards of many civic organizations including Citizens Union, the Fund for Modern Courts and the Advisory Board of Legal Outreach; he was also appointed by the New York State Chief Judge to chair the New York State Commission on Legislative, Judicial and Executive Compensation.
Public comment on this renomination can be submitted online.
Governor Hochul first proposed replacing the Joint Committee on Public Ethics with a new independent ethics agency as part of her 2022 State of the State agenda. Legislation creating the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government passed both houses of the Legislature and was signed into law by Governor Hochul on April 9, 2022.
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