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Governor Richardson's Task Force On Ethics Reform: Report Of Recommendations, Garrey E. Carruthers, Suellyn Scarneccia Oct 2006

Governor Richardson's Task Force On Ethics Reform: Report Of Recommendations, Garrey E. Carruthers, Suellyn Scarneccia

Governor Richardson's Task Force on Ethics Reform (2006)

Governor Bill Richardson created the Governors Task Force on Ethics Reform to develop a comprehensive approach to reforming New Mexico's ethics and campaign finance laws. During the course of its work, the task force discussed issues pertinent to campaign finance, governmental conduct, legislative compensation and prevention and enforcement. After discussing the broad range of issues to be included in a recommended reform package, the task force members agreed to make recommendations to establish a state ethics commission; to limit the receipt of gifts by state officials; to establish campaign contribution limits; to strengthen campaign reporting laws; to provide legislative expense …


Subcommittee Report On The Establishment Of A State Ethics Commission, Jim Noel, Leonard Sanchez, Stuart Bluestone, Kathy Mccoy, Brad Winter, John Carey Aug 2006

Subcommittee Report On The Establishment Of A State Ethics Commission, Jim Noel, Leonard Sanchez, Stuart Bluestone, Kathy Mccoy, Brad Winter, John Carey

Governor Richardson's Task Force on Ethics Reform (2006)

The establishment of a State Ethics Commission relates directly to ethics reform in the state of New Mexico. Such a commission does not exist in New Mexico, the establishment of which would represent a tangible and concrete manifestation of a state commitment to ethics reform, as well as the top-down expectation that state officials (elected or otherwise) will be held to the highest standard of conduct in the performance of their duties. In addition, while New Mexico does have statutory proscriptions against certain kinds or conduct or requiring other kinds of conduct (i.e., the Government Conduct Act, the Procurement Act, …


Governor's Task Force On Ethics Reform Materials: Part Two (Bibliography), Governor's Task Force On Ethics Reform Aug 2006

Governor's Task Force On Ethics Reform Materials: Part Two (Bibliography), Governor's Task Force On Ethics Reform

Governor Richardson's Task Force on Ethics Reform (2006)

This is a listing of citations of state laws governing governmental ethics. This list includes citations of material from state ethics commissions and the National Conference of State Legislatures.


Governor's Task Force On Ethics Reform Materials: Part One (Bibliography), Governor's Task Force On Ethics Reform Aug 2006

Governor's Task Force On Ethics Reform Materials: Part One (Bibliography), Governor's Task Force On Ethics Reform

Governor Richardson's Task Force on Ethics Reform (2006)

This is a listing of citations of state laws governing governmental ethics. This list includes citations from state ethics commissions as well as publications from the State Conference of State Legislatures.


New Mexico's Current Anti-Corruption/Ethics Laws: A Bibliography, Governor's Task Force On Ethics Reform Aug 2006

New Mexico's Current Anti-Corruption/Ethics Laws: A Bibliography, Governor's Task Force On Ethics Reform

Governor Richardson's Task Force on Ethics Reform (2006)

A listing of citations for current (as of 2006) New Mexico anti-corruption and ethics laws.


Discussion Group Report: Prevention & Enforcement, Jim Noel, Stuart Bluestone, John Carey, Zachary Shandler Jun 2006

Discussion Group Report: Prevention & Enforcement, Jim Noel, Stuart Bluestone, John Carey, Zachary Shandler

Governor Richardson's Task Force on Ethics Reform (2006)

New Mexico has a mix of ethical canons and statutes, including the Government Conduct Act, the Procurement Code, Financial Disclosure Act, and others. The Judicial branch has its own code of conduct, as does the Legislative branch. The Government Conduct Act encourages Executive branch agencies to develop and maintain agency specific codes of conduct. It is important to note the distinction between ethical canons, which could result in administrative discipline or sanctions, and criminal/civil statutory provisions, violations of which can result in criminal fines, penalties, etc. This report provides a brief summary of the existing ethics laws, mechanisms for enforcement, …


Discussion Group Report: Campaign Finance, Matt Brix, Brad Winter, Andrew Montgomery Jun 2006

Discussion Group Report: Campaign Finance, Matt Brix, Brad Winter, Andrew Montgomery

Governor Richardson's Task Force on Ethics Reform (2006)

Campaign finance' laws cover the manner in which money is raised, spent and reported by candidate committees, political action committees, political parties and independent expenditure groups. This report will examine existing laws in New Mexico, potential problem areas in those laws and options for amending current laws. The real or perceived influence of money on the political process creates an inevitable tension between the right to free speech on the one hand, and the established norm of one person, one vote on the other. Existing laws governing campaign finance in New Mexico focus on reporting requirements, limits on campaign spending, …


Discussion Group Report: Governmental Conduct, Hilary Tompkins, Gaye Kernan, Maralyn Budke, Justin Miller Jun 2006

Discussion Group Report: Governmental Conduct, Hilary Tompkins, Gaye Kernan, Maralyn Budke, Justin Miller

Governor Richardson's Task Force on Ethics Reform (2006)

Governmental conduct' covers behavior by a wide range of individuals, engaging in a broad scope of activities, and is addressed by a variety of statutes, rules, and codes of conduct. This report concerns the conduct of all persons occupying a position of public trust in New Mexico: elected officials, appointed officials, and classified and exempt state employees. All of these individuals owe important ethical duties to the citizens of New Mexico. Laws and rules regulating government conduct are largely concerned with 1) restrictions on the behavior of individual actors, and 2) disclosure and reporting of government activities so that those …


Governmental Conduct, Hilary Tompkins, Gaye Kernan, Maralyn Budke, Justin Miller Jun 2006

Governmental Conduct, Hilary Tompkins, Gaye Kernan, Maralyn Budke, Justin Miller

Governor Richardson's Task Force on Ethics Reform (2006)

This presentation covers the following issues of governmental conduct: gifts, nepotism, lobbying, and conduct of government officials.