Ethics Commission
Massachusetts State Ethics Commission
SEC-MA
71/100
Summary
The Massachusetts State Ethics Commission enforces the conflict of interest and financial disclosure laws for all state and municipal employees and officials. Five members are appointed by the Governor from bipartisan nominations.
Independence Scorecard
71/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 268B — Financial Disclosure by Certain Public Officials and Employees; State Ethics Commission
- Citation
- Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 268B, §§ 1-7
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All state and municipal employees and officials