Ethics Commission
Tennessee Ethics Commission
TEC
63/100
Summary
The Tennessee Ethics Commission enforces ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance laws. It has jurisdiction over legislators, lobbyists, and executive branch officials.
Independence Scorecard
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 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
- Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 6 — Tennessee Ethics Commission
- Citation
- Tenn. Code §§ 3-6-101 to 3-6-308
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Members of the General Assembly, lobbyists, executive branch officials