- (a) The Arkansas Ethics Commission is composed of five (5) appointed commissioners who enforce certain ethics, conflicts of interest, lobbying, campaign, campaign finance, and ballot question laws within the State of Arkansas.
(b)
- (1) In accordance with these rules of practice and procedure, the commission issues advisory opinions and legal interpretations of law and acts as fact-finder and sanctioning body with respect to allegations of violations of laws under its jurisdiction.
- (2) Information may be obtained from the commission by written request.
(c)
- (1) The commission staff, which may consist of a director, staff attorney or attorneys, director or directors of compliance, and others, acts as the administrator and operating entity of the commission.
(2) This staff, or members thereof, may:
- (A) Make office administrative procedure;
- (B) Act as spokesperson for the commission;
- (C) Receive correspondence and correspond on behalf of the commission;
- (D) Provide legal and other research to the commission;
- (E) Investigate allegations of violations of laws under the commission’s jurisdiction; and
- (F) Perform such other functions as the commission deems appropriate.
- (d) These rules of practice and procedure shall govern all proceedings before the commission and shall be applicable to any complaints filed or initiated after the effective date hereof.
- (e) In accordance with Arkansas Code § 25-15-204(d), any person may petition the commission for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of any rule.