complaints? well, first, there is a procedure in place. so, it s important to make sure that the procedure for filing that complaint was filed properly. a lot like in managing an organization, there is a procedure for filing a complaint and that would be in written form. we would make sure that, again, it was filed properly. and then engage the, the complainant to find out exactly what it was all about, to get a full understanding of the particular complaint. i think after having a full understanding of the complaint, caucusing and meeting with the commission to have a better understanding if it has merit, full merit and if indeed it does, then engaging the proper parties individually, collectively, in order to gain other sides of the story. i suspect there s probably more than even two sides of the story. so they have a full understanding of it. and then pursuing it to its end. and if it means engaging other bodies and other authoritative bodies, we would seek to do that a
parties individually, collectively, in order to gain other sides of the story. i suspect there s probably more than even two sides of the story. so they have a full understanding of it. and then pursuing it to its end. and if it means engaging other bodies and other authoritative bodies, we would seek to do that as well. okay. and i think also you mentioned in your comments that you don t have a legal background either. i don t have a legal background. okay. a lot of times a lot of the discussion ~ around ethics really is centered around an interpretation of the law. so, and for full disclosure i don t have a law background either. so, i would like to know how you would approach answering some legal questions without necessarily that training. well, i think i would do what any good manager does or any good executive director does, or any good commissioner or supervisor. you lean on the folks who do have a legal background. so, i would be using my colleagues for their
26-year-old san francisco-based organization that provides benefits counseling and employment services to over 2,500 clients a year. the agency is primarily governed and staffed by vocational professionals and attorneys. five of our board members are attorneys including the president, vice president, and secretary and with a staff of 29 there are 11 attorneys. given my ten years of supervising attorneys and being supervised by attorneys, i have developed a strong working knowledge and understanding of the importance of elevating accountability, transparency, integrity, and ethical behavior, particularly in light of our consequential work in the legal realm and in vocational services. building on my professional experience as far back as i can know and remember, i ve held some office, participated in some way in community involvement and civic involvement. i am currently a member of a few community organizations that promote the support of vulnerable san franciscans, all with
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