1 §1012. Definitions
§1012. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 561, §4 (RPR).] 1. Close economic association. “Close economic association” means the employers, employees, partners or clients of the Legislator or a member of the Legislator’s immediate family; corporations in which the […]
1 §1019. False statement; failure to file (REPEALED)
§1019. False statement; failure to file (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 252, §5 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 471, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 634, §14 (RP).
1 §1013. Authority; procedures
§1013. Authority; procedures 1. Authority. The commission has authority: A. To issue, on request of any Legislator on an issue involving that Legislator, or on its own motion, written advisory opinions and guidance on problems or questions involving possible violations of legislative ethics; [PL 2007, c. 642, §6 (AMD).] B. To investigate complaints […]
1 §1020. Penalty for false accusations
§1020. Penalty for false accusations Any person who files a false charge of a conflict of interest with the commission or any member of the commission, which he does not believe to be true, or whoever induces another to file a false charge of a conflict of interest, which he does not believe to be […]
1 §1014. Violations of legislative ethics
§1014. Violations of legislative ethics 1. Situations involving conflict of interest. A Legislator engages in a violation of legislative ethics if that Legislator votes on a question in connection with a conflict of interest in committee or in either body of the Legislature or attempts to influence the outcome of that question unless a presiding […]
1 §1001. Statement of purpose
§1001. Statement of purpose It is essential under the American system of representative government that the people have faith and confidence in the integrity of the election process and the members of the Legislature. In order to strengthen this faith and confidence that the election process reflects the will of the people and that each […]
1 §1002. Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
§1002. Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 1. Membership. [PL 2001, c. 470, §1 (AMD); MRSA T. 1 §1002, sub-§1, ¶F (RP).] 1-A. Membership. The Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, established by Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 33 and referred to in this chapter as the “commission,” consists of 5 members appointed […]
1 §1003. Procedures, rules and regulations
§1003. Procedures, rules and regulations 1. Procedures, rules and regulations. The commission shall adopt such procedures, rules and regulations as may appear necessary for the orderly, prompt, fair and efficient carrying out of its duties, consistent with this chapter. [PL 1979, c. 541, §4 (AMD).] 2. Records. Except as provided in section 1013, all […]
1 §1004. Meetings
§1004. Meetings The commission shall meet on the call of the Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate to perform the duties required of it or as specifically provided in this chapter. The commission shall also meet at other times at the call of the chair or at the call of a […]
1 §1005. Open meetings
§1005. Open meetings Notwithstanding chapter 13 and except as provided in section 1013, subsection 3‑A, all meetings, hearings or sessions of the commission are open to the general public unless, by an affirmative vote of at least 3 members, the commission requires the exclusion of the public. [PL 2007, c. 642, §2 (AMD).] SECTION […]