Thursday, May 12, 2005

Levinson Nominates Bill Elliott to Ethics Board

William D. Elliott of Somers Point has been nominated by Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson to the Atlantic County Ethics Board.

"I am very pleased that Bill has agreed to serve as a member of the Atlantic County Ethics Board. His honor and integrity are beyond reproach and he is well known and respected in the community. I have no doubt that he will fulfill the responsibilities of this appointment in a competent and impartial manner," Levinson said.

Elliott is currently the Executive Director, Shore Memorial Health Foundation, where he serves as the chief development officer. He is also the host of "Health Today," a weekly television magazine show on NBC-TV 40 Atlantic City, seen by an estimated 100,000 viewers.

Elliott has also been involved in numerous civic and charitable causes. He is a founder of the John R. Elliott Foundation and the Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers, a national campaign to combat drunk driving in memory of Navy Ensign John Elliott.

The Atlantic County Ethics Board is responsible for receiving, reviewing and investigating complaints related to possible violations of the County Code of Ethics or financial disclosure requirements. The Board has broad powers and may render advisory opinions to county officers and employees and issue subpoenas related to matters which it may be investigating.

Elliott's appointment will require the advice and consent of the Board of Freeholders.

For more information contact Howard J. Kyle, Chief of Staff, 343-2223.

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