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COMMITTEE REPORT
May 14, 2008
H. 5137
S. Printed 5/14/08--H.
Read the first time May 13, 2008.
To whom was referred a House Resolution (H. 5137) to express the belief of members of the House of Representatives that persons offering for or holding public office should adhere to a voluntary code of ethics and professional conduct, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
ROBERT W. LEACH, SR. for Committee.
TO EXPRESS THE BELIEF OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT PERSONS OFFERING FOR OR HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICE SHOULD ADHERE TO A VOLUNTARY CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT WHICH THEY SHOULD FOLLOW DURING THEIR TERM OF PUBLIC SERVICE.
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives believe that out of respect for the citizens of the State of South Carolina and the United States of America, public officials and candidates running for public office should adhere to a voluntary code of ethics and professional conduct which supports the moral values necessary for a good government for all people, regardless of race or color, creed or gender, and advances the purpose and mission of their profession, their party, this State and this nation; and
Whereas, to ensure and promote the public trust, the members of the House of Representatives further believe that public officials and candidates running for public office as part of this code of ethics should conduct themselves and make decisions in an objective, impartial, and unbiased manner and in the best interest of all the citizenry of South Carolina; and
Whereas, in order to recognize and affirm the inherent worth and dignity of all persons, the members of the House of Representatives also believe that public officials and candidates running for public office as part of this code of ethics should discharge their duties with compassion and concern for all those they serve, regardless of race or color, creed or gender; and
Whereas, in furtherance of this purpose and as part of this code of ethics identified above, the members of the House of Representatives finally believe that candidates offering for or holding public office should refrain from using race or color, creed or gender, whether by words, action, or implication, either to enhance their candidacy or to demean the candidacy of their opponents. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives express their belief that persons offering for or holding public office should adhere to a voluntary code of ethics and professional conduct which they should follow during their term of public service.
Be it further resolved that the clerk of the House shall forward copies of this resolution to such print and broadcast media outlets, civic clubs, and other organizations or entities he considers appropriate in order to give this resolution the widest dissemination possible.
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