Ethics Commission
Wisconsin Ethics Commission
WEC
67/100
Summary
The Wisconsin Ethics Commission enforces ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance laws for state public officials and employees. Six members are appointed by the Governor from nominations by legislative leaders.
Independence Scorecard
67/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| 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
- Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 19, Subchapter III — Ethics Commission
- Citation
- Wis. Stat. §§ 19.47-19.59
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All state public officials and employees; campaign finance and lobbying