Ethics Commission
Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission
KGEC
63/100
Summary
The Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission enforces campaign finance, lobbying, and conflict of interest laws. Members are appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker.
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
- Kansas Statutes Annotated, Chapter 25, Article 42 — Campaign Finance; Chapter 46, Article 2 — Governmental Ethics
- Citation
- Kan. Stat. §§ 25-4119a to 25-4199; §§ 46-215 to 46-253
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State officers, employees, candidates, lobbyists