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

Independence Score: 59/100 (moderate)
59/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length5 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
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
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Jurisdiction scope

State officers and employees in the executive branch