Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 51. PUBLIC OFFICERS |
PART I. State Ethics Commission |
Chapter 23. Commission |
Section 23.21. Code of conduct
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(a) Due to their special position, Commissioners have a higher duty than other public officials to avoid conflicts of interests. Respect for the act can be maintained only if Commission members are models of ethical behavior. The purpose of this section and § § 23.22 and 23.23 (relating to prohibited activities; and limitations on voting/recusal) is to guide the Commissioners so that their behavior meets the highest of ethical standards.
(b) The provisions of this section and § § 23.22 and 23.23 are in addition to the duties, responsibilities or obligations imposed upon the Commission members as public officials under the act.