Ethics Commission
Arkansas Ethics Commission
AREC
63/100
Summary
The Arkansas Ethics Commission enforces ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying laws for all state and local public officials, candidates, and lobbyists. Commissioners are appointed by the Governor, legislative leadership, and the Attorney General.
Independence Scorecard
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Arkansas Code, Title 7, Chapter 6 — Ethics Commission
- Citation
- Ark. Code §§ 7-6-201 to 7-6-224
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All public officials, candidates, and lobbyists