Section 36-14-9. – Administrative powers of the commission.
§ 36-14-9. Administrative powers of the commission. (a) The commission is hereby empowered to: (1) Engage the services of an executive director and of other legal, secretarial, and investigative employees, who shall be bound by the prohibitions contained in § 36-14-8(f), and to make such other expenditures as are necessary for the effective performance of […]
Section 36-14-10. – Educational powers of the commission.
§ 36-14-10. Educational powers of the commission. (a) The commission is hereby empowered to establish and implement an educational program for the purpose of educating public officials and employees and the general public about the ethical standards embodied in the Rhode Island code of ethics in government, which program may include the preparation and dissemination […]
Section 36-14-10.1. – Continuing ethics education.
§ 36-14-10.1. Continuing ethics education. The commission shall periodically provide a continuing education program on the Rhode Island code of ethics and related laws for major state decision-makers. The program shall be provided at least twice annually and shall consist of continuing education units as established by commission rule and which may be offered through […]
Section 36-14-11. – Advisory powers of the commission.
§ 36-14-11. Advisory powers of the commission. (a) The commission is hereby empowered to issue, at the request of any person covered by the Rhode Island code of ethics in government, advisory opinions on the requirements of this chapter. (b) Any advisory opinion rendered pursuant to this section must be approved, prior to issuance, by […]
Section 36-14-12. – Investigative powers of the commission.
§ 36-14-12. Investigative powers of the commission. (a) The commission is hereby empowered to investigate allegations of violations of the provisions of this chapter and, in furtherance of any investigation, the commission shall have the power to: (1) Compel the attendance of witnesses and require the production of evidence; and (2) Take oral or written […]
Section 36-14-1. – Declaration of policy.
§ 36-14-1. Declaration of policy. It is the policy of the state of Rhode Island that public officials and employees must adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct, respect the public trust and the rights of all persons, be open, accountable, responsive, avoid the appearance of impropriety, and not use their position for private […]
Section 36-14-2. – Definitions.
§ 36-14-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Any person within his or her family” means a spouse and any dependent children of any public official or public employee as well as a person who is related to any public official or public employee, whether by blood, adoption or marriage, as any of the […]
Section 36-14-3. – Code of ethics.
§ 36-14-3. Code of ethics. Sections 36-14-4 — 36-14-7 shall constitute the Rhode Island code of ethics in government. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 195, § 3.
Section 36-14-4. – Persons subject to the code of ethics.
§ 36-14-4. Persons subject to the code of ethics. The following persons shall be subject to the provisions of the Rhode Island code of ethics in government: (1) State and municipal elected officials; (2) State and municipal appointed officials; and (3) Employees of state and local government, boards, commissions, and agencies. History of Section.P.L. 1987, […]
Section 36-14-5. – Prohibited activities.
§ 36-14-5. Prohibited activities. (a) No person subject to this code of ethics shall have any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, or engage in any business, employment, transaction, or professional activity, or incur any obligation of any nature, which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his or her duties or […]