The Ethics Law applies to all public officials and employees in the state. Whether they are full-time or part-time compensated employees, elected officials, or uncompensated members of decision-making boards, all public servants are required to comply with these laws.
The Ohio Ethics Commission is an independent, bipartisan board whose six members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The members, citizens from around the state with experience in both the public and private sector, serve staggered six year terms so that one member is appointed each year.
Use of Position to Secure Benefit R.C. 102.03(D): The conflict of interest law prohibits a public official or employee from using or authorizing the use of his or her public position to get a benefit for the official or employee or for anyone else with whom he or she is closely connected.
The law also prohibits public officials or employees from participating in actions or decisions that directly involve the public official's or employee's own financial or fiduciary interests, those of his/her family, and those of his/her business associates or private employe.
The Ohio Ethics Commission promotes ethics in public service to strengthen the public's confidence that Government business is conducted with impartiality and integrity.
What is a Financial Disclosure Statement ("FDS")? A FDS is a publicly available record containing financial and professional information about the filer and his or her spouse for a calendar year.
Paul M. Nick serves as the Executive Director of the Ohio Ethics Commission where he oversees the state-wide responsibilities of the Commission.
A statement of owner's equity is a one-page report showing the difference between total assets and total liabilities, resulting in the overall value of owner's equity. Tracked over a specific timeframe or accounting period, the snapshot shows the movement of cashflow through a business.
For example, let's say Sam owns a home with a mortgage on it. The house has a current market value of $175,000, and the mortgage owed totals $100,000. Sam has $75,000 worth of equity in the home or $175,000 (asset total) - $100,000 (liability total).
Give examples of a candidate's past contributions to diversity. Demonstrate an understanding of the particular diversity and equity related issues and needs in a candidate's field, or in higher education more generally. Discuss the candidate's vision for how they might make contributions to diversity in the future.