Ethics Commission

New York City Conflicts of Interest Board

NYC COIB

57/100

Summary

The NYC Conflicts of Interest Board is a five-member board appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Members serve staggered six-year terms and may only be removed for cause. The Board administers and enforces the City's conflicts of interest law, issues advisory opinions, and conducts enforcement proceedings with subpoena power.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 57/100 (moderate)
57/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length6 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceExecutive discretion
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
New York City Charter, Chapter 68 — Conflicts of Interest
Citation
N.Y.C. Charter §§ 2600-2607
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

All City officers and employees