New Mexico State Ethics Commission
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 State Ethics Commission Office Building | |
| Government Agency overview | |
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| Formed | Start date: Jan 1, 2020 |
| Jurisdiction | All state-level public officials, public employees, persons subject to Campaign Reporting Act, lobbyists, lobbyist employers, state contractors, and seekers of state contracts |
| Headquarters | 800 Bradbury Dr. SE, Suite 217 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 |
| Parent department | Independent |
| Website | https://www.sec.state.nm.us/ |
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission (SEC) is an independent state agency[1] tasked with promoting the integrity of New Mexico State Government through the interpretation, enforcement, and improvement of New Mexico's campaign finance, governmental conduct, procurement, and lobbying laws.[1]
Background
[edit]The SEC was created via constitutional amendment in 2018.[2] In 2019, the New Mexico Legislature passed the State Ethics Commission Act[3] which serves as the enabling legislation for the SEC.
Jurisdiction
[edit]The SEC's jurisdiction began on January 1, 2020. The SEC has authority to adjudicate civil complaints arising under nine laws provided for in the State Ethics Commission Act.[3]
Responsibilities
[edit]In addition to adjudicating ethics complaints, the SEC also provides advisory opinions on ethics issues to persons subject to its jurisdiction, conducts ethics trainings, and is charged with developing and disseminating a model code of ethics.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Law | New Mexico State Ethics Commission". Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 2, Independent Ethics Commission Amendment (2018)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ a b "| Chapter 10 - Public Officers and Employees". laws.nmonesource.com. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "About | New Mexico State Ethics Commission". Retrieved January 22, 2020.