§ 36-14-1. Declaration of policy.
It is the policy of the state of Rhode Island that public officials and employees must adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct, respect the public trust and the rights of all persons, be open, accountable, responsive, avoid the appearance of impropriety, and not use their position for private gain or advantage.
History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 195, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 36-14 - Code of Ethics
Section 36-14-1. - Declaration of policy.
Section 36-14-2. - Definitions.
Section 36-14-3. - Code of ethics.
Section 36-14-4. - Persons subject to the code of ethics.
Section 36-14-5. - Prohibited activities.
Section 36-14-6. - Statement of conflict of interest.
Section 36-14-7. - Interest in conflict with discharge of duties.
Section 36-14-9. - Administrative powers of the commission.
Section 36-14-10. - Educational powers of the commission.
Section 36-14-10.1. - Continuing ethics education.
Section 36-14-11. - Advisory powers of the commission.
Section 36-14-12. - Investigative powers of the commission.
Section 36-14-13. - Adjudicative powers of the commission.
Section 36-14-14. - Removal powers of the commission.
Section 36-14-15. - Judicial review.
Section 36-14-16. - Financial statement to be filed.
Section 36-14-17. - Content of financial statement.
Section 36-14-18. - Disclosure of regulated business interests.
Section 36-14-19. - Penalties.