Ethics Rule Changes

The changes to the rule codify existing Ethics Commission precedent.  The amendments also impose additional restrictions on solicitations for charity by public officials, including law enforcement officers.

Honorariums (Section 2)

The change to this section makes it consistent with the rule imposed by the Ethics Act regarding the receipt of honorariums by public officials.  This rule is:

Full-Time Elected Public Officials may only receive an honorarium if they donate it to a recognized charity and file a notice with the Ethics Commission.

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