The City of Boise Ethics Commission, the first of its kind in Idaho, issues advisory opinions, hears inquiries, and publishes findings and recommendations regarding alleged violations of the city's ethics policy by city employees and elected officials. The commission consists of five volunteer members: two appointed by the City Council, two appointed by the mayor, and an employee of the city who is nominated by the city's Employee Advisory Committee and appointed by the other four commission members. The commission works in consultation with the offices of the City Attorney and Human Resources, and meets approximately once per month, more often if necessary.
2008 Ethics Commissioners
Commission Chair Tony Roark
Tony Roark is an associate professor of philosophy at Boise State University. He has taught courses and conducted research on the subject of ethics. He is a graduate of the University of Idaho and earned his doctorate in philosophy at the University of Washington. Mr. Roark was appointed by Mayor David Bieter in February 2005 to a four-year term.
Commissioner Geoffrey M. Baker
Geoffrey M. Baker is vice president of United Heritage Life Insurance Co. His responsibilities include enforcement of the company s ethics and conflict-of-interest policies, and he authored United Heritages Guidelines for Corporate Governance. A graduate of the College of William & Mary and the University of Idaho College of Law, he previously was associate attorney with the Boise law firm of Elam & Burke. Mr. Baker was appointed by Mayor David Bieter in February 2007 to a four-year term.
Commissioner Todd Larkin
Todd Larkin is a Training Coordinator for the Boise Police Department. His primary job is to bring in training opportunities for the Boise Police Department Officers and Civilian Employees. Prior to this position he worked at Mountain Home Air Force Base as a civilian instructor training personnel in combat tactics before deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a retired US Air Force Security Policeman, where he served for just over 20 years. During his time in the Air Force he taught at the Security Police Academy for 8 years. One of the many classes he taught was Integrity and Ethics in the US Air Force and the Security Police career field. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Education with majors in Criminal Justice and Instructor of Methodology and Technology.
Commissioner David Proctor
David Proctor is development and communications director for The Idaho Foodbank and is the editor of the organization's award-winning web site and electronic and print newsletters. The owner/operator of Legendary Publishing Co., a small press, he has worked as a news reporter and editor, freelance writer, political consultant and is the author of three books. He holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's degree in journalism and mass communications, both from the University of Utah.
Commissioner Pamela Jo Packard
Pamela Jo Packard is a paralegal. She served as chair of the Ethics Committee of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations from 1998 through 2001 and has been a presenter and speaker at continuing legal education seminars for lawyers, paralegal's and legal staff on the subject of ethics. She was an adjunct professor at Boise State University from 2000-2005, teaching legal research and writing. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in communication from Boise State University.
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