New York A07255 mandates codes of ethics for state government and political subdivisions, requiring ethics commissions and setting standards.

New York A07255 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require each branch of state government and political subdivision to establish and abide by a code of ethics. These codes must apply to appointed and elected officers and employees who have influence over policy. Each code of ethics must include provisions on gifts, confidential information, use of position, contracts with government agencies, post-employment, financial disclosure, conflict of interest, and lobbyist registration and restriction.

New York A07255 mandates codes of ethics for state government and political subdivisions, requiring ethics commissions and setting standards.

New York A07255 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require each branch of state government and political subdivision to establish and abide by a code of ethics. These codes must apply to appointed and elected officers and employees who have influence over policy. Each code of ethics must include provisions on gifts, confidential information, use of position, contracts with government agencies, post-employment, financial disclosure, conflict of interest, and lobbyist registration and restriction.