MASSACHUSETTS

The Massachusetts State Ethics Commission was established to foster integrity in government and promote public trust. It serves to arbitrate instances of conflict of interest that arise when public officials acting in their official capacity participate in matters involving their private interests.
The Massachusetts State Ethics Commission has jurisdiction over state, county and municipal employees, whether elected or appointed, paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time; in some instances consultants fall under the Commission''s jurisdiction. The conflict of interest laws place restrictions on what government employees at all levels and in all branches can do on the job, after hours and when they leave public service.

Contact Information:
John W. McCormack
Building One Ashburton Place, Room 619
Boston, MA 02108
Telephone: (617) 727-0060
Fax: (617) 723-5851

COGEL Members:

Martin Healey
Senior Trial Counsel
Securities & Exchange Commission
Boston, MA 01772
Telephone: (617) 424-5900
Email: [email protected]

Peter Sturges
Executive Director
Massachusetts Ethics Commission
Boston, MA 02108
Telephone: (617) 727-0551
Email: [email protected]

Michael Sullivan
Director, Massachusetts Campaign and Political Finance Office
Boston, MA 02108
Telephone: (617) 727-8352
Email: [email protected]

Largest City:

Boston
The City of Boston does not have an ethics commission or an ethics code.
See: http://www.cityofboston.gov/

Selected County:

Dukes County, MA
Although Dukes County does not have an ethics commission, the legislation establishing the city governing commission in Massachusetts General Laws, Section II: Form of Government stipulates that commissioners " ... shall abide by the Massachusetts Conflict of Interest Law" and any "Code of Ethics" the Commissioners approve subsequent to the adoption of the Administrative Codes ... "
General County Information
County Ethics information