The City Council of Richmond is considering a nepotism ordinance that would prohibit councilmembers and staff from appointing their family and business associates to decision-making bodies. The ordinance would also prevent the hiring of relatives for city positions. However, current loved ones serving on these boards would be allowed to complete their terms. The lack of a clear nepotism policy has raised concerns about potential corruption.
Relatives and business partners of sitting Richmond councilmembers may soon no longer be welcomed on city commissions and other decision-making bodies . The City Council on Tuesday began weighing a nepotism ordinance that would prevent councilmembers and staff with hiring power from appointing their family and business associates to boards, commissions, committees and task forces. It would also stop them from hiring relatives to city positions.
But, if eventually approved, loved ones currently on those boards would be allowed to finish their terms. Under the city charter, the mayor has authority to recommend board appointments, which then need council approval. On Tuesday, Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda, who brought forward the ordinance, argued the lack of a clear nepotism policy leaves the city vulnerable to corruptio
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