onto eruics cot Ben Rose, Chair Betty Dans, Mee hai Meron Bachan Michael A Maryan Gall Paul M, Nick "Evecthe Dict rt June 6, 2011 Dan Ferguson, Esq Office of Butler County Prosecuting ‘Attomey Michael T. Gmoser P.O. Box 515 Hamilton, OH 45012 Re: Buller County Commissioner Charles Furmon ear Mr, Ferguson: As requested by your office, the Ohio Ethies Commision has concluded its investi review of whother Butler County Commissioner Charles Furmon violated any of the Ethics Laws or related statutes and, i's, what isthe appropriate resolution, ‘The Commission's investigation failed to reveal facts that would suppor a violation of any of the Ethies Laws or related statutes concerning the employment by Butler County of Commissioner Furmon’s former son-in-law, James Hamblin. Accordingly, the Commission considers this matter closed. Iwould farther note that Commissioner Furmon has cooperated fully with the Commission's investigation ofthis ‘matter. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, WA wa Paul M. Nick Executive Director a CC: Charles Furmon (via e-mail) Promoting Files in Public Service for Ohio Since 1974