Ethics Commission
New Jersey State Ethics Commission
SEC-NJ
59/100
Summary
The New Jersey State Ethics Commission enforces the Conflicts of Interest Law for state officers and employees in the executive branch. Members are appointed by the Governor.
Independence Scorecard
59/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 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
- New Jersey Statutes, Title 52, Chapter 13D — New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law
- Citation
- N.J. Stat. §§ 52:13D-12 to 52:13D-28
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State officers and employees in the executive branch