TITLE 40 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the State Ethics Commission intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 40 IAC 2-2-1 regarding procedures for the state ethics commission. Amends 40 IAC 2-2-2 regarding reconsideration or clarification of formal advisory opinions. Amends 40 IAC 2-2-4 regarding advisory opinions signed by the director. Amends 40 IAC 2-2-5 regarding others providing information. Amends 40 IAC 2-2-6 regarding the public record. Amends 40 IAC 2-3-1 regarding applicable statutes and rules. Adds 40 IAC 2-3-1.5 to add definitions. Adds 40 IAC 2-3-2.3 regarding investigations. Adds 40 IAC 2-3-2.5 regarding complaints filed by the inspector general. Amends 40 IAC 2-3-3 regarding agreed settlements. Adds 40 IAC 2-3-4.1 regarding public hearings. Adds 40 IAC 2-4.5 regarding fines. Amends 40 IAC 2-5-4 regarding certification of documents and records. Repeals 40 IAC 2-1-1, 40 IAC 2-1-3, 40 IAC 2-1-4, 40 IAC 2-1-5.5, 40 IAC 2-1-6, 40 IAC 2-1-7.1, 40 IAC 2-1-8, 40 IAC 2-1-9, 40 IAC 2-1-14, 40 IAC 2-2-3, 40 IAC 2-3-2, 40 IAC 2-3-4, 40 IAC 2-3-5, 40 IAC 2-3-6, 40 IAC 2-3-7, 40 IAC 2-3- 8, 40 IAC 2-4-2, 40 IAC 2-5-1, 40 IAC 2-5-2, and 40 IAC 2-5-3. Questions concerning this rule may be addressed to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator. Statutory authority: IC 4-2-6-4.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Kelly Elliott

Office of the Inspector General

315 West Ohio Street, Room 104

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-3850

keelliott@ig.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is:

Katelyn Colclazier

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 431-1560

kcolclazier@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20190515-IR-040190265NIA

Composed: May 03,2024 5:44:04PM EDT

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