Legislative Ethics Counsel -Legislative Research Commission (Non-Merit)

Legislative Ethics Counsel - Legislative Research Commission (Non-Merit)

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In 1993, the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission was established by an extraordinary session of the General Assembly which enacted the Code of Legislative Ethics. The Commission is an independent authority within the Legislative Branch of state government. It is charged with the enforcement of the Code and is composed of nine citizen members. The Code regulates conduct by legislators, legislative candidates, lobbyists, and employers of lobbyists. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment. The General Counsel serves at the pleasure of the Commission and may be removed by the Commission at any time without cause.

Job Duties

• Provides legal advice to the Commission and to the Executive Director
• Represents Commission in litigation, in state and federal courts and monitors contract counsel in these matters, if deemed necessary
• Monitors the Commission's enforcement counsel and investigator in Commission proceedings
• Responds to inquiries regarding the Code of Legislative Ethics
• Maintains hard copy binders and internal electronic list of staff opinions (informal opinions)
• Prepares board book for dissemination to Commission members
• Drafts formal Advisory Opinions on behalf of the Commission and other substantive documents and reports
• Maintains agency case files
• Prepares and makes recommendations regarding "reason to believe" finding in Commission proceedings
• Develops administrative regulations as required by the Commission
• Drafts proposed legislation as directed by the Commission
• Plans and directs training and seminar programs conducted by the Commission
• Undertakes legal research at the direction of the Commission and Executive Director
• Contributes to Commission publications, including a monthly newsletter
• Provides liaison to the Office of Attorney General, Executive Branch Ethics Commission, Registry of Election Finance, and other state and federal agencies on legal matters relating to the Commission
• Testifies before legislative committees regarding ethics provisions and Commission activities
• Maintains contact with similar commissions in other states
• Monitors filing of statements of financial disclosure
• Performs other duties as assigned and as needed to run a productive agency
• Must personally observe time and attendance policy

Desired Skills And Abilities

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION : Law degree and license to practice law in Kentucky required.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS : 5-10 years experience in practice of law preferred.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE : NONE.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION : NONE.

Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.) : NONE.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lori Smither, Executive Assistant to the Commission at lori.smither@kylegislature.gov or 502-564-8100.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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