‘Ethics, Coach’s Contracts and Randy Edsall v. Citizen’s Ethics Advisory Board’

By Dr. Lawrence Ruddell and Walter T. Champion   This case involves the disagreement arising over the attempted enforcement of state ethical standards by a citizen's ethics advisory board (Board) and the interpretation and application of those standards by a stakeholder.   The Board is a part of the office of state ethics and has been tasked by the state of Connecticut with advising on issues related to the Code of Ethics for Public Officials. The Board’s organizational function seem