State Ethics Commission Public Legal Opinions

1. Gifts (G.L. c. 268A, § 3)

2. Financial Interests (G.L. c. 268A, §§ 6, 13, 19)

3. Code of Conduct (G.L. c. 268A, § 23)

4. Receiving Compensation From Someone Other Than Your Government Employer, or Acting on Behalf of Someone in a Matter of Public Interest (G.L. c. 268A §§ 4, 11, 17)

5. Public Employees Who Have a Direct or Indirect Financial Interest in Multiple Public Contracts  (G.L. c. 268A, §§ 7, 14, 20)

6. Former Public Employees (G.L. c. 268A, §§ 5, 12, 18)

7. Definitions (G.L. c. 268A, § 1)

8. Members of Commissions and Boards; Prohibited Appointment to Other Positions (G.L. c. 268A, §§ 8A, 15A, 21A)

9. General Conflict of Interest Guidance for Public Employees

10. Suspension of Persons Under Indictment for Misconduct in Office (G.L. c. 268A, § 25)

11. Financial Disclosure (G.L. c. 268B)