We note that the State Ethics Commission enforces the Commonwealth's Conflict of Interest Law. Town Administrator. Finally, we spoke with you by telephone on December 17 and January 4, 2019; and with the complainant by telephone on March 27, 2019. FACTS We find the facts as follows. The Board duly posted notice for a meeting to be held on August 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Chief Kuss explained that on guidance from the State Ethics Commission, the chiefs needed a determination from the Board to allow them to continue working paid security details at the Brimfield Flea Marketa six-day eventas they had done for many prior years.

We express no opinion as to whether other laws, including those enforced by the State Ethics Commission, may require public body members to maintain the confidentiality of such sessions. CONCLUSION For the reasons stated above, we find that the Board did not violate the Open Meeting Law. We now consider the complaint addressed by this determination to be resolved.

In that regard, the public would be interested in the expense records of [a named individual] given that he has been cited twice by the State Ethics Commission for violating the state conflict of interest law. Accordingly, please order [the Department] to produce [the] expense records at no charge. In a supplemental response dated April 12, 2023, Mr.

Section II of the State Ethics Commission Advisory No. 05-01 states: Public employees must avoid conduct that creates a reasonable impression that any person may improperly influence them or unduly enjoy their official favor, or that they are likely to act (or fail to act) because of kinship, rank, position or undue influence of any party or person.

While the Civil Service Commission is not responsible for enforcing laws and rules of the State Ethics Commission, I take administrative notice that Section II of the State Ethics Commission Advisory No. 05-01 states that appointed officials who wish to disclose the appearance of a conflict of interest must make such disclosures in writing to their appointing authority (the person or board who appointed them to their job).

While the Civil Service Commission is not responsible for enforcing laws and rules of the State Ethics Commission, I take administrative notice that Section II of the State Ethics Commission Advisory No. 05-01 states that appointed officials who wish to disclose the appearance of a conflict of interest must make such disclosures in writing to their appointing authority (the person or board who appointed them to their job).

If you are employed by a company in Leominster, that may, or does business within the city of Leominster or the police department, you may be required to notify the State Ethics Commission for their opinion and approval. Please write back to me your answers by replying to this email. | will let you know if you need to notify the State Ethics Commission, or [seek] an opinion from the City Solicitor.

State Ethics Commission Financial Disclosure Requirements Employees who are required to file a "Statement of Financial Disclosure" with the State Ethics Commission, under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 268B, shall do so in a timely manner as prescribed by the State Ethics Commission. The State Ethics Commission will notify each employee who is required to file such a statement. 5.

"Any/all materials sent to the state Ethics Commission by MEP/EEA related to the investigation into two citations issued Aug. 22, 2015." h. "Any/all emails sent by [an identified individual] on Sept. 6, 2018 related to, or referring to, the job status of [an identified individual]." One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 (617) 727-2832 Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma. us/pre pre@sec.state.ma. us Connor W. Fallon, Esq.