Michigan Compiled Laws Act 196 Of 1973 Standards Of Conduct For Public Officers And Employees (15.341 - 15.348)

AN ACT to prescribe standards of conduct for public officers and employees; to create a state board of ethics and prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe remedies and penalties.

History: 1973, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 481, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981

Section 15.341 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Board” means the board of ethics. (b) “Employee” means an employee, classified or unclassified, of the executive branch...
Section 15.342 Public Officer Or Employee; Prohibited Conduct.
(1) A public officer or employee shall not divulge to an unauthorized person, confidential information acquired in the course of employment in advance of...
Section 15.342a Mcl 15.301 To 15.310 And Mcl 15.321 To 15.330 Not Amended Or Modified; Purpose Of Act; Validity Of Contract In Violation Of Act; Voting On, Making, Or Participating In Governmental Decisions; “governmental Decision” Defined.
(1) This act shall not in any manner amend or modify the terms of Act No. 317 of the Public Acts of 1968, being...
Section 15.342b Report Of Violation; Applicability Of Sanctions; Civil Fine.
(1) A public officer or employee who has knowledge that another public officer or employee has violated section 2 may report the existence of...
Section 15.342c Civil Action; Commencement Of Action; “damages” Defined.
(1) A person who alleges a violation of section 2b may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, or actual damages, or both...
Section 15.342d Court Order; Costs.
A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought pursuant to section 2b, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement of the...
Section 15.342e Posting Notices Of Protections And Obligations.
An employer shall post notices and use other appropriate means to keep his or her employees informed of their protections and obligations under this...
Section 15.343 Board Of Ethics; Creation; Function.
(1) There is hereby created within the executive office of the governor a board of ethics. (2) The function of the board shall be...
Section 15.344 Board Of Ethics; Appointment, Qualifications, And Terms Of Members; Vacancies; Ex Officio Members; Quorum; Action By Board; Compensation; Executive Secretary; Clerical Or Administrative Assistance.
(1) The board of ethics shall consist of 7 members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, 1 of...
Section 15.345 Board Of Ethics; Powers And Duties.
(1) The board shall: (a) Receive complaints concerning alleged unethical conduct by a public officer or employee from any person or entity, inquire into...
Section 15.346 Rules.
The board may promulgate rules governing its own procedures pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections...
Section 15.347 Appropriation.
There is appropriated from the general fund of the state an amount necessary to implement this act but not to exceed $10,000.00 for the...
Section 15.348 Other Acts Not Superseded; Interpretation And Administration Of Act.
The provisions of this act shall not supersede the provisions of any other acts heretofore or hereinafter enacted and shall be interpreted and administered...

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