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Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

November Webinar

Monday, November 16, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (EST)

* Registration open until 11/15/26 at 10:30 AM (EST)

Event Details

Speaker:

Susan Willeke, Ohio Ethics Commission

Description:

Conflicts of interest can undermine public trust, delay governance, and create significant legal and ethical challenges for township officials and staff. This session will provide practical guidance on identifying, avoiding, and properly managing conflicts of interest while maintaining transparency and accountability in public decision-making. Attendees will gain real-world strategies to protect their township, strengthen public confidence, and ensure compliance with ethical and governance standards.


Cancellation & Substitution Policy

Mail-In Registration Form

If you would like to register via a paper form, you can download one at the link above (note that a separate form must be filled out for each registrant).

  • Make all checks payable to the Ohio Township Association. Payment for more than one attendee can be included in the same check. 
  • The form can be mailed to the Ohio Township Association at 6500 Taylor Rd. Suite A, Blacklick, OH 43004, faxed to 614-863-9751, or emailed to Michael Zaky. (Emailed forms will require payment to be mailed to the address above.)
  • Paper registration forms are due five business days prior to the event.

For More Information:

Michael Zaky
Michael Zaky
Director of Education & Events OTA (614)863-0045