What happens if a disassociated booster gets caught continuing participating?

[LockeDawg]

I just can't see all of (or any of) OM's top boosters actually abiding by the disassociation coming. That might be the reason why they wanted to keep them anonymous. Mississippi is a small state and it will be too easy for these fat cats to get spotted somewhere they shouldn't be. So what happens when not if this happens?

To be clear I'm not asking about them getting caught cheating again because that is obvious. I'm just talking about attending games and doing things that disassociated boosters are no longer supposed to be able to do.

I'm more than a little surprised that OM has agreed to make the boosters named in the NOA public. I may be in the dark on the background stuff, but what made them decide to go public with the names?

[Mimi's Babies]

I'm more than a little surprised that OM has agreed to make the boosters named in the NOA public. I may be in the dark on the background stuff, but what made them decide to go public with the names?

They agreed through the MS Ethics Complaint filed by Rosebowl -- that was FILED in February, 2017.... There is a picture of the letter earlier this week... or late last week on this forum....

This is the link where this was discussed: http://www.elitedawgs.com/showthread...highlight=Chip

[yjnkdawg]

They agreed through the MS Ethics Complaint filed by Rosebowl -- that was FILED in February, 2017.... There is a picture of the letter earlier this week... or late last week on this forum....

This is the link where this was discussed: http://www.elitedawgs.com/showthread...highlight=Chip

OM had no choice, or bargaining power as they were on record as being in violation of the MS Public Records Act.

[yjnkdawg]

I may post something later on,about this whole thing, as OM was actually in violation after the 7 business days expired on the first NOA request.

[Mimi's Babies]

I may post something later on,about this whole thing, as OM was actually in violation after the 7 business days expired on the first NOA request.

Just curious -- then why did the Ethics commission allow this mess to just "SIT" for 3 months?

[yjnkdawg]

Just curious -- then why did the Ethics commission allow this mess to just "SIT" for 3 months?

Because there had not been a complaint filed with the Ethics Commission against OM's actions in not releasing the documents. They get involved if a complaint by the party who has requested documents files a complaint with their office. You have to give OM credit for one thing. As long as you aren't challenged, and you make the rules as you go then you can do a lot of bluffing.

[yjnkdawg]

I'm more than a little surprised that OM has agreed to make the boosters named in the NOA public. I may be in the dark on the background stuff, but what made them decide to go public with the names?

Under the MS Public Records Act, on any redacted names or items, I believe that would only be if what was redacted did not pertain to the requested documents.

[lamont]

I'm more than a little surprised that OM has agreed to make the boosters named in the NOA public. I may be in the dark on the background stuff, but what made them decide to go public with the names?

Legally- they don't have a choice. That's the only reason why they are cooperating

[yjnkdawg]

Legally- they don't have a choice. That's the only reason why they are cooperating

As long as OM wasn't challenged, they could call their own shots on their preferred method of responding to a public records' request. When they don't comply with the provisions under the MS Public Records Act and are challenged on it, then they are just like all other state agencies and are required to comply with the law.

[Reason2succeed]

I'm more than a little surprised that OM has agreed to make the boosters named in the NOA public. I may be in the dark on the background stuff, but what made them decide to go public with the names?

They didn't agree. They were forced by law and Rosebowl's diligence. Mississippi is a small state and everyone knows what everyone else is doing especially with the profile of individuals who will be on the list. Is it a level 1 or 2 violation of the booster or university disregards the disassociation?