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
55/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 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
- Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, Chapter 25 — Commission on Governmental Ethics
- Citation
- Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 1, §§ 1001-1020
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State officials, candidates, PACs, and lobbyists