The Appellant reported that he had filed a complaint at the State Ethics Commission regarding the Respondents actions regarding his bypass. The complaint is not included in the record as Appellants counsel expressed some concern about whether it constitutes a public record. However, on representation of counsel, I have no reason to doubt that the Appellant filed such a complaint.

Assistant to the Director of Building Construction Assistant to the Director of Corporation Records Assistant to the Director of Self Insurance Assistant to the Director, Department of Youth Services Assistant to the Executive Director, Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council Assistant Training Coordinator, Department of Community Affairs Associate Accountant, State Ethics Commission Associate Criminal Justice Planner Associate Right of Way

State Ethics Commission, 414 Mass. 582, 587 (1993) (finding that whether an entity performs some essentially governmental function is one of the factors to determine whether that entity is subject to the state Conflict of Interest Law, G.L. c. 268A). While the Committee provides a public service by supporting non-profit organizations and programming, these services are not essentially a function of government.

State Ethics Commission (MBTA Retirement Bd.), 414 Mass. 582 (1993) case is applicable, despite the arguments above, a review of the factors described in that decision require a finding that the MIAA is not a public entity subject to the Public Records Law.

We refer the complainant to the State Ethics Commission, which enforces the Commonwealths Conflict of Interest Law. See OML 2013-54. 5 3 Housatonic River. We find that the executive session discussions were appropriate under Purpose 3 because they related to pending litigation and a settlement agreement that was a proposed resolution to that litigation. Accordingly, the Board did not violate the Open Meeting Law by meeting in executive session.

Questions regarding whether any of the CONSULTANTs employees are considered key employees #7009 ABA Sped Services at Blocks Dull exempt Page 7 should be directed to the Legal Division of the State Ethics Commission at (617) 371-9500. Pursuant to Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2009, as amended, all key employees must complete online ethics training on the State Ethics Commissions website, www.mass.gov/ethics.

From "Giannotti, David (ETH)" Subject Register to attend a free Conflict of interest law seminar- State Ethics Commission To Yvonne Spicer Date September 3, 2021 at 5:36:13 PM GMT The State Ethics Commission conducts bi-monthly In-house seminars on the conflict of interest law at the Commissions office.

See also 930 C.M.R. 1.01(5) (an adjudicatory proceeding shall be initiated by the filing by the State Ethics Commission of an Order to Show Cause setting forth the grounds for such action). Here, the Board was presented with a draft order and counsel's recommendation. The Board then made a decision as to the specific violations to include in the final order.

Donovan on or about September 30, 2010 to conduct two investigations concerning the incident of February 26, 2010 and its aftermath; one investigation focused on the allegations of use of excessive force by Officer Pierce and the second focuses on whether Chief Pierces handling of the matter involved a violation of the conflict of interest law that should be referred to the State Ethics Commission. Mr.

We hereby refer the complainant to the State Ethics Commission. O The January 29 Meeting The Committee held a meeting on January 29. During this meeting, the Committee discussed the scope of its own appointment authority in open session.