Contraloría - Dictamen N° 58286 2012

Contraloría instruye a alcalde abstenerse de usar imagen y logo municipal en bienes privados para fines personales o electorales, analizando normativas de probidad y propaganda.

• Origin of Complaint: A complaint was filed regarding the alleged use of municipal funds by the mayor for calendars featuring his image and name, and for mirrors bearing his name and the slogan "Alcalde 2012-2016".
• Mayor's Defense: The mayor asserted that the materials were acquired with personal funds for private distribution, not to influence voters, and denied any intention of seeking re-election.
• Public Funds Usage: Public financial resources are strictly for institutional objectives, including necessary advertising and user information, as per DL 1.263/75 and Law 19.896.
• Constitutional Probity: Article 8 of the Constitution mandates strict adherence to the principle of probity in all public functions.
• Administrative Probity: Law 18.575 (Art. 52) defines probity as impeccable,...