How does the Commission determine whether an officer’s or employee’s involvement in a matter is substantial and direct?
The Commission reviews each situation on a case-by-case basis and considers such factors as whether the former State officer or employee had oversight responsibility, attended meetings, drafted or signed documents, made decisions or granted approval in connection with the matter in question. • May the State Ethics Commission take action against a State officer or employee or special State officer or employee after he/she has left State service for violations that occurred during his/her State employment? Yes. However, a January 2006 amendment to the Conflicts Law requires that the investigation be commenced within two years of the termination of service.
