The general assembly recognizes the importance of the participation of the citizens of this state in all levels of government in the state. The general assembly further recognizes that, when citizens of this state obtain public office, conflicts may arise between the public duty of such a citizen and his or her private interest. The […]
As used in this part 1, unless the context otherwise requires: “Business” means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietorship, trust or foundation, or other individual or organization carrying on a business, whether or not operated for profit. “Compensation” means any money, thing of value, or economic benefit conferred on or received by any […]
The holding of public office or employment is a public trust, created by the confidence which the electorate reposes in the integrity of public officers, members of the general assembly, local government officials, and employees. A public officer, member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee shall carry out his duties for the […]
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt of commission of any act enumerated in this section is proof that the actor has breached his fiduciary duty and the public trust. A public officer, a member of the general assembly, a local government official, or an employee shall not: Disclose or use confidential information acquired in the course […]
The principles in this section are intended as guides to conduct and do not constitute violations as such of the public trust of office or employment in state or local government. A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not acquire or hold an interest in any business or undertaking which he […]
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt of commission of any act enumerated in this section is proof that the member of the general assembly committing the act has breached his fiduciary duty and the public trust. A member of the general assembly shall not accept a fee, a contingent fee, or any other compensation, except his […]
The principles in this section are intended only as guides to a member of the general assembly in determining whether or not his conduct is ethical. A member of the general assembly who has a personal or private interest in any measure or bill proposed or pending before the general assembly shall disclose the fact […]
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt of commission of any act enumerated in this section is proof that the actor has breached his fiduciary duty. A public officer or a state employee shall not: Engage in a substantial financial transaction for his private business purposes with a person whom he inspects, regulates, or supervises in the […]
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt of commission of any act enumerated in this section is proof that the actor has breached his fiduciary duty. A member of a board, commission, council, or committee who receives no compensation other than a per diem allowance or necessary and reasonable expenses shall not perform an official act which […]
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt of commission of any act enumerated in this section is proof that the actor has breached his fiduciary duty and the public trust. A local government official or local government employee shall not: Engage in a substantial financial transaction for his private business purposes with a person whom he inspects […]
A member of a board, commission, council, or committee who receives no compensation other than a per diem allowance or necessary and reasonable expenses, a member of the general assembly, a public officer, a local government official, or an employee may, prior to acting in a manner which may impinge on his fiduciary duty and […]
There is hereby created a board of ethics for the executive branch of state government in the office of the governor. The board shall consist of five members to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The board of ethics for the executive branch shall: Comment, when requested by the governor, […]
There is hereby created a board of ethics for the general assembly. The board shall consist of four legislative members. One member shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the majority leader of the house of representatives; one member shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the majority leader […]
