What watchdogs regulate town officials and activities?
1. THE INSPECTOR GENERAL. Main focus: public expenditure. Web site. Report violations toll-free: 800-322-1323 2. MASSACHUSETTS ETHICS COMMISSION. Main focus: conflict of interest & the financial disclosure law. www.mass.gov Investigator-of-the-day toll-free: 888-485-4766 3. PLYMOUTH COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY (BROCKTON). Main focus: the open meeting law, which sets restrictions on “executive session” town meetings. www.mass.gov Phone: 508-584-8120 4. SECRETARY OF STATE. Main focus: The Public Records Law, whereby any citizen is entitled to a copy of virtually any public record. Web: www.sec.state.ma.
1. THE INSPECTOR GENERAL. Main focus: public expenditure. Web site. Report violations toll-free: 800-322-1323 2. MASSACHUSETTS ETHICS COMMISSION. Main focus: conflict of interest & the financial disclosure law. www.mass.gov Investigator-of-the-day toll-free: 888-485-4766 3. PLYMOUTH COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY (BROCKTON). Main focus: the open meeting law, which sets restrictions on “executive session” town meetings. www.mass.gov Phone: 508-584-8120 4. SECRETARY OF STATE. Main focus: The Public Records Law, whereby any citizen is entitled to a copy of virtually any public record. Web: www.sec.state.ma.