Ethics Statements
Several members have been notified that they failed to submit an annual Statement of Financial Interests with the Chicago Board of Ethics. Several members have filed and have now been advised that a $20.00 late fee must be paid.
Department Notice 09-26 and Employee Resource E01-12 clearly state that Members who are required to file, based on their Department salary only, will receive a STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS form from the City of Chicago Board of Ethics, via United States mail, annually on or before 1 March.
These orders were not complied with. The Lodge has filed a class action grievance on behalf of these officers that have already paid or will be required to pay any late fees. Members who are notified that they have not filed should file immediately. Any late fees should be paid. All receipts should be kept so that members may be reimbursed should an arbitrator rule in favor of the Lodge.
