Comment A new clause needed for "public service" (Score 4, Insightful) 242
Institute something modeled after the standard non-compete clause used by industry; except it would prevent any individual from holding a government position which directly regulates, affects or promotes the same sector or type of business they left the private sector for, to become a public servant.
Conversely, once leaving public service, the individual would be enjoined from contacting officials on behalf of, promoting, lobbying or attempting to influence legislation for any business or industry, for a period of three years.
A perfect clause would prevent someone from taking a job in any industry, after lobbying on its behalf, for a period of five years.
Which would stop crap like this.