Ethics Commission

Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices

MCEEP

55/100

Summary

The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices administers and enforces campaign finance, lobbying, and ethics laws for state officials, candidates, and lobbyists. The commission also administers Maine's Clean Election Act public campaign financing.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 55/100 (moderate)
55/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length3 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessRestricted
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, Chapter 25 — Commission on Governmental Ethics
Citation
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 1, §§ 1001-1020
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State officials, candidates, PACs, and lobbyists