H. Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies: N/A
I. Analysis and supporting documentation used to determine effect on small businesses: N/A
J. Effect on small business: N/A
K. Agency contact person:
David P. Buerger
(608) 267-0951
L. Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:
Written comments on the proposed rule will be accepted and receive consideration if they are received by June 6, 2017. Written comments should be addressed by mail to: David Buerger, P.O. Box 7984, Madison, WI 53707-7984; or by email to: eth.rulecomments@wi.gov. Fiscal Estimate: The creation of this rule does not affect business.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis: The creation of this rule has no fiscal effect.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. ETH 21.30 is amended to read:
ETH 21.30 Requests for written advice. When delay is of substantial inconvenience or detriment to If a person requesting requests in writing the ethics commission’s written advice regarding the propriety of a matter to which the person is or may become a party, the ethics commission’s director administrator, or staff counsel upon delegation by the administrator, may, with the advice and consent of the chair, or if the chair is unavailable, with the advice and consent of the vice chair, or if the vice chair is unavailable, with the advice and consent of any member of the ethics commission, advise the state public official person in writing. The written advice shall be consistent with all applicable formal advisory opinions issued by the commission, statute or other law, and case law as required by s. 19.46 (2) (b) 1., Stats. as well as the United States and Wisconsin constitutional law. Written advice prepared by the director administrator or staff counsel pursuant to this rule has the full force and effect of written advice given by the ethics commission. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This rule shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin administrative register as provided in s. 227.22 (2), Stats.
