Ethics.utah.gov provides additional
transparency for all four statewide ethics commissions
Utah citizens can now access ethics standards and complaint
procedures for all four statewide ethics commissions at
Ethics.utah.gov. The Utah Legislature announced the new website
today, built in partnership with Utah Interactive and the three new
Utah Ethics Commissions.
"This site provides clarity. It explains the work of each
commission to Utah citizens," said Senate President Wayne
Niederhauser. "We hope we never have cause to receive an ethics
complaint, but if we do the state now has independent mechanisms in
place to investigate and handle the situation."
Speaker of the House Rebecca Lockhart said, "Utah’s government
works hard to earn high marks for management, performance and
public satisfaction. Today’s launch allows the public to address
concerns they may have with confidence, which will help guard
against government hubris and safeguard the proper relationship
between citizens and elected officials."
Senate Minority Leader Gene Davis added, "This is one more step
in our ongoing work toward government transparency. The new site
provides more access and empowers citizens to address improper
conduct by elected officials."
"I am grateful to have been a part of such a vital creation in
the state of Utah,” said House Minority Leader Jen Seeli. “No one
is above the law. Utahns across the state can know with clarity
what is expected of them, and what the process will be if there is
occasion to submit an ethics complaint. Greater accountability
means greater success."
Utah’s four statewide commissions include the Executive Branch
Ethics Commission, the Legislative Ethics Commission, the Political
Subdivisions Ethics Commission, and the Judicial Conduct
Commission.
Executive Branch Ethics Commission
In 2013, the Independent Executive Branch Ethics Commission was
created by SB 86. The Commission’s duties include responding to and
investigating allegations of unethical conduct by the Governor, Lt.
Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor and State Treasurer. If
the Commission concludes that evidence of misconduct exists, their
findings will be made public and forwarded to the Legislature for
further action, which may include impeachment. The Commission is
comprised of five members, one former state elected official, one
former state appointed official, one former judge, and two
citizens.
Executive Branch Ethics Commission Chair Carol Nixon said, "It
is an honor to serve on the inaugural Executive Branch Ethics
Commission. We expect our state leaders, who were insightful enough
to create this commission, to serve with integrity. However, when
citizens bring serious and legitimate concerns, we are prepared to
respond."
Legislative Ethics Commission
The Independent Legislative Ethics Commission was created in
2010 by SJR 3 and SJR 19. The Commission’s duties include
investigating allegations of unethical conduct by state
legislators. If the Commission concludes that evidence of
misconduct exists, their findings will be made public and forwarded
to the House or Senate Ethics Committee for a public hearing. The
Commission is comprised of five members; two former legislators and
three retired judges.
Judge Lynn Payne, Legislative Ethics Commission Chair, said,
"Ethics.utah.gov provides citizens with a streamlined resource for
ethics information across all branches of government. For the first
time in Utah, all ethical requirements, guidelines and complaint
information can be found on a single site."
Political Subdivisions Ethics Commission
The Utah Political Subdivisions Ethics Commission was created in
2012 following the passage of SB 180 by the Utah Legislature. The
Commission’s duties include investigating and responding to
allegations of unethical conduct by officials in any political
subdivision in the state, such as counties, municipalities, local
districts, and other subdivisions. If the Commission concludes that
evidence of misconduct exists, it will make a recommendation for
disciplinary action and its findings will be made public.
Political Subdivision Ethics Commission Chair Paul Warner said,
"The subdivisions ethics commission is prepared to objectively hear
cases brought to us. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve
in this role as we each know the importance of having ethical
government leaders."
The site also links to the Judicial Conduct Commission, which
was created by the legislature in 1971 and established in the state
constitution in 1985.
Utah Interactive is an integral partner in building a Web
presence for the State of Utah, which includes the award-winning
Utah.gov and Le.utah.gov.
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About Utah.Gov
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benefits over 2.7 million residents in the State of Utah. Utah.gov
provides citizens and businesses with more convenient options for
interacting with government. Through Utah.gov, citizens can find
public meetings, renew their vehicle registration, buy a hunting
and fishing license, register a business, find a transparent state
budget, and much more. In 2014 alone, Utah.gov received 15 awards
making it the nation’s most honored state website. Utah.gov is
managed and operated through a public-private partnership between
the state and Utah Interactive, the Salt Lake City-based official
eGovernment partner for the state of Utah. Utah Interactive is part
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