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UT Code § 63A-14-203 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 2 - Independent Executive Branch Ethics Commission|Section 203 - Independent Executive Branch Ethics Commission -- Meetings -- Annual summary report -- Staff -- Legal counsel -- Supplemental appropriations.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-14-203. Independent Executive Branch Ethics Commission -- Meetings -- Annual summary report -- Staff -- Legal counsel -- Supplemental appropriations.    (1) The commission shall meet for the purpose of reviewing an ethics complaint when:   (a) except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, called to meet at the discretion of the chair; or     (b) called to meet by a majority vote of the commission.       (2)   (a) A majority of the commission is a quorum.     (b) A majority vote of a quorum present constitutes the action of the commission.       (3)   (a) The commission shall prepare an annual summary data report that contains:   (i) a general description of the activities of the commission during the past year;     (ii) the number of ethics complaints filed with the commission;     (iii) the number of ethics complaints reviewed by the commission;     (iv) a summary description of ethics complaints that formed the basis for a commission finding that an allegation in a complaint has merit; and     (v) an accounting of the commission's budget and expenditures.       (b) The commission shall submit the summary data report to the governor before December 1 each year.     (c) The summary data report is a public record.       (4) The commission:   (a) shall employ a director to provide administrative support to the commission and to assist the commission in fulfilling the commission's duties;     (b) may employ additional staff, to work under the direction of the director;     (c) shall contract with private legal counsel to provide legal services to the commission, as needed; and     (d) may, in consultation with the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst, request supplemental appropriations to pay the costs of legal fees and other staffing needs that exceed the commission's budget due to the number or complexity of the ethics complaints filed with or considered by the commission in a fiscal year.        (5)   (a) Except as provided in Subsection (5)(b), staff for the commission may not perform services for any other person in state government.     (b) A person employed as staff for the commission may be the same person employed as staff for the Independent Legislative Ethics Commission, if the staff ensures that proper protections are in place to preserve the confidentiality to both bodies and to avoid a conflict of interest.       (6) Except as expressly otherwise provided in this chapter, all meetings held under this chapter are closed to the public.    Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 3 - General Powers and Procedures|Section 301 - Title.

63A-14-301. Title.  This part is known as "General Powers and Procedures."  Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-303 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 3 - General Powers and Procedures|Section 303 - General powers -- Jurisdiction.

63A-14-303. General powers -- Jurisdiction.    (1) The commission has jurisdiction only over an individual who is currently serving as an executive branch elected official.     (2) The commission or the chair shall dismiss an ethics complaint if:   (a) the respondent resigns from the respondent's position as an executive branch elected official; or     (b) the House of Representatives convenes to consider impeachment of the executive branch elected official.       (3)   (a) The commission may suspend commission proceedings during a period of time when a criminal investigation or prosecution, based in whole or in part on an allegation in the complaint, is pending.     (b) The time periods and deadlines described in this chapter are tolled during a suspension described in Subsection (3)(a).       (4) The commission does not have jurisdiction over a violation that occurs before March 14, 2013.    Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-401 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 4 - Ethics Complaints|Section 401 - Title.

63A-14-401. Title.  This part is known as "Ethics Complaints."  Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-403 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 4 - Ethics Complaints|Section 403 - Privacy of ethics complaint -- Dismissal -- Contempt.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-14-403. Privacy of ethics complaint -- Dismissal -- Contempt.    (1)   (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2) or (4), a person, including the complainant, the respondent, a commission member, or staff to the commission may not disclose the existence of a complaint, a response, or any information concerning an alleged violation that is the subject of a complaint.     (b) A person that violates this Subsection (1) may be held in contempt of the commission in accordance with Section 63A-14-705.       (2) The restrictions described in Subsection (1) do not apply to:   (a) a complaint or response that is publicly released by the commission and referred to the Legislature;     (b) the respondent's voluntary disclosure that the commission determined that all allegations in a complaint are without merit, after the commission issues an order dismissing the complaint under Section 63A-14-605;     (c) a disclosure by a respondent that is made solely for the purpose of, and only to the extent necessary for, retaining counsel or conducting an interview, seeking evidence, or taking other action to prepare to defend against a complaint;     (d) a communication between a commission member and the commission's attorney or a member of the commission's staff; or     (e) a disclosure to a person that is determined necessary, by a majority vote of the commission, to conduct the duties of the commission.       (3) When a person makes a disclosure under Subsection (2)(c) or (e), the person making the disclosure shall inform the person to whom the disclosure is made of the nondisclosure requirements described in this section.     (4) Nothing in this section prevents a person from disclosing facts or allegations regarding potential criminal violations to law enforcement authorities.     (5) If the existence of an ethics complaint is publicly disclosed by a person, other than the respondent, an agent of the respondent, or a person who learns of the complaint under Subsection (2)(c) or (e), during the period that the commission is reviewing the complaint, the commission shall summarily dismiss the complaint without prejudice.    Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 5 - Preliminary Action|Section 501 - Title.

63A-14-501. Title.  This part is known as "Preliminary Action."  Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-502 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 5 - Preliminary Action|Section 502 - Initial review of ethics complaint -- Notice.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-14-502. Initial review of ethics complaint -- Notice.    (1)   (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), within five business days after the day on which the commission receives a complaint, the director of the commission, in consultation with the chair, shall examine the complaint to determine if the complaint is in compliance with Sections 63A-14-302 and 63A-14-402.     (b) The chair shall appoint another staff member or member of the commission to fulfill a duty described in Subsection (1)(a) if an individual described in Subsection (1)(a) has a conflict of interest in relation to the complaint.        (2) If the chair determines that the complaint does not comply with Sections 63A-14-302 and 63A-14-402, the chair shall:   (a) return the complaint to the first complainant named on the complaint with:   (i) a description of the reason for the noncompliance; and     (ii) a copy of the applicable provisions of law; and       (b) without disclosing the identity of the respondent, notify the other members of the commission that a complaint was filed against an executive branch elected official, but that the complaint was returned for noncompliance with the requirements of this chapter.       (3) Each member of the commission and the commission's staff shall keep confidential the fact that a complaint was filed and returned until the commission submits the annual summary data report described in Section 63A-14-203.     (4) If a complaint is returned for noncompliance with the requirements of this chapter, the complainants may file another complaint if the new complaint independently meets the requirements of Sections 63A-14-302 and 63A-14-402, including any requirements for timely filing.     (5) If the chair determines that a complaint complies with the requirements of this chapter, the chair shall:   (a) accept the complaint;     (b) notify the members of the commission that:   (i) a complaint has been filed against an executive branch elected official; and     (ii) the chair has accepted the complaint; and       (c) within five business days after the day on which the commission receives the complaint, forward the complaint to the respondent via personal delivery or a delivery method that provides verification of receipt, and include with the complaint notice of the respondent's deadline for filing a response to the complaint.       (6)   (a) The identity of the respondent and the allegations raised in a complaint are confidential pending the commission's review of the complaint.     (b) The fact that a complaint was filed is confidential until the commission publicly discloses the existence of the complaint by:   (i) issuing a finding that an allegation in the complaint has merit; or     (ii) submitting the annual summary data report described in Section 63A-14-203.        Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-503 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 5 - Preliminary Action|Section 503 - Meeting of the commission for review of complaint -- Procedures.

63A-14-503. Meeting of the commission for review of complaint -- Procedures.    (1) No later than 10 days after the day on which a complaint is accepted under Section 63A-14-502, the chair shall:   (a) except as provided in Subsection (2), schedule a commission meeting on a date:   (i) no later than 60 days after the day on which the chair accepts the complaint; and     (ii) no earlier than 40 days after the day on which the chair accepts the complaint;       (b) place the complaint on the agenda for consideration at that meeting;     (c) provide notice of the date, time, and location of the meeting to:   (i) the members of the commission;     (ii) the first complainant named in the complaint; and     (iii) the respondent; and       (d) provide a copy of the complaint to each member of the commission.       (2) The commission may, by majority vote, change the date of the meeting for review of the complaint in order to accommodate:   (a) a meeting described in Subsection 63A-14-602(2); or     (b) necessary scheduling requirements.       (3) The commission may conduct a vote to change the date of the meeting described in Subsection (2) by phone or electronic means if the members do not discuss any other matters relating to the complaint during the communication.    Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-504 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 5 - Preliminary Action|Section 504 - Response to ethics complaint -- Filing -- Form.

 Effective 5/8/2018  63A-14-504. Response to ethics complaint -- Filing -- Form.    (1) A respondent shall file a response to a complaint with the commission no later than 20 days after the day on which the respondent receives delivery of the complaint.     (2) A respondent shall ensure that the response is in writing and contains the following information:   (a) the name, address, and telephone number of the respondent;     (b) for each alleged violation in the complaint:   (i) each affirmative defense asserted in response to the allegation, including a general description of each affirmative defense and the facts and circumstances supporting the defense, supported by one or more affidavits, each of which shall comply with the format described in Subsection (3); and     (ii) the facts and circumstances refuting the allegation, which shall be provided by:   (A) copies of official records or documentary evidence; or     (B) one or more affidavits, each of which shall comply with the format described in Subsection (3);         (c) a list of the witnesses that the respondent desires to call, including for each witness:   (i) the name, address, and, if available, telephone number of the witness;     (ii) a brief summary of the testimony to be provided by the witness; and     (iii) a specific description of any documents or evidence that the respondent desires the witness to produce;       (d) a statement that the respondent:   (i) has reviewed the allegations contained in the complaint and the sworn statements and documents attached to the response; and     (ii) believes the contents of the response to be true and accurate; and       (e) the signature of the respondent.       (3) An affidavit described in Subsection (2)(b) shall include:   (a) the name, address, and telephone number of the affiant;     (b) a statement that the affiant has personal knowledge of the facts and circumstances alleged in the affidavit;     (c) the facts and circumstances testified to by the affiant;     (d) a statement that the affidavit is believed to be true and correct and that false statements are subject to penalties for perjury; and     (e) the signature of the affiant.       (4) Within five business days after the day on which the commission receives the response, the commission shall provide copies of the response to:   (a) each member of the commission; and     (b) the first named complainant on the complaint.      Amended by Chapter 461, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-601 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 6 - Ethics Proceedings|Section 601 - Title.

63A-14-601. Title.  This part is known as "Ethics Proceedings."  Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-602 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 6 - Ethics Proceedings|Section 602 - Review of ethics complaint by commission.

63A-14-602. Review of ethics complaint by commission.    (1) The scope of the commission's review of a complaint is limited to the alleged violations stated in the complaint.     (2) Before holding a meeting for review of a complaint, the chair may schedule a separate meeting of the commission to:   (a) review a complaint, with or without the attendance of the parties, to determine if the complaint should be dismissed in whole or in part, by means of a majority vote of the commission, because the complaint pleads facts or circumstances against an executive branch elected official that have already been reviewed by the commission;     (b) hear motions or arguments from the parties, including hearing motions or arguments relating to dismissal of a complaint, admission of evidence, or procedures; or     (c) hold a vote of the commission, with or without the attendance of the parties, on procedural or commission business matters relating to a complaint.       (3)   (a) The commission shall comply with the Utah Rules of Evidence except where the commission determines, by majority vote, that a rule is not compatible with the requirements of this chapter.     (b) The chair shall make rulings on admissibility of evidence consistent with the provisions of Section 63A-14-703.       (4)   (a) The following individuals may be present during the presentation of testimony and evidence to the commission:   (i) the complainants, except that no more than three complainants may be present at one time;     (ii) the complainants' counsel, if applicable;     (iii) the respondent;     (iv) the respondent's counsel, if applicable;     (v) members of the commission;     (vi) staff to the commission;     (vii) a witness, while testifying before the commission; and     (viii) necessary security personnel.       (b) The complainants, respondent, and counsel for a complainant or respondent may be excluded from a portion of the meeting when the commission discusses administrative, procedural, legal, or evidentiary issues by:   (i) the order of the chair, subject to override as provided in Section 63A-14-703; or     (ii) a majority vote of the commission.       (c) When the commission deliberates at the conclusion of presentation of testimony and evidence, the commission shall ensure that those deliberations are closed to all persons except for the members of the commission and commission staff.       (5) If a majority of the commission determines that a continuance is necessary to obtain further evidence and testimony, accommodate administrative needs, or accommodate the attendance of commission members, witnesses, or a party, the commission may:   (a) after notice to the parties, adjourn and continue the meeting to a future date and time; and     (b) establish that future date and time by majority vote.      Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-603 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 6 - Ethics Proceedings|Section 603 - Record -- Recording of meetings.

63A-14-603. Record -- Recording of meetings.    (1)   (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), an individual may not use a camera or other recording device in a meeting authorized by this chapter.     (b) The commission shall keep an audio or video recording of all portions of each meeting authorized by this part.     (c) If the commission elects, by a majority vote, to release in a public meeting the commission's finding that an allegation in the complaint has merit, the commission may, upon a majority vote of the commission, open the public meeting to cameras or other recording devices.       (2) In addition to the recording required in Subsection (1)(b), the chair shall ensure that a record of the meeting is made, that includes:   (a) official minutes taken during the meeting, if any;     (b) copies of all documents or other items admitted into evidence by the commission;     (c) copies of any documents or written orders or rulings issued by the chair or the commission; and     (d) any other information that a majority of the commission or the chair directs.       (3) Except for a finding prepared by the commission that is classified as public under Section 63A-14-605, any recording, testimony, evidence, or other record of a meeting authorized by this chapter is a private record under Section 63G-2-302 and may not be disclosed.    Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-606 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 6 - Ethics Proceedings|Section 606 - Comments on complaint under review by Legislature.

63A-14-606. Comments on complaint under review by Legislature.    (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), while a complaint is under review by the Legislature, a member of the commission may not comment publicly or privately about the commission's decision, reasoning, or other matters relating to the ethics complaint, but may provide or refer a questioner to the commission's written finding.     (2) Subsection (1) does not prohibit statements made:   (a) to an individual authorized by the Legislature to conduct an investigation for the purpose of assisting the Legislature in conducting proceedings related to impeachment or removal from office;     (b) to a legislative committee, the House, or the Senate in relation to proceedings for impeachment or trial of impeachment; or     (c) as part of a criminal investigation.      Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-701 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 7 - General Provisions Governing Hearings on Ethics Complaints|Section 701 - Title.

63A-14-701. Title.  This part is known as "General Provisions Governing Hearings on Ethics Complaints."  Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 63A-14-702 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 63A - Utah Government Operations Code|Chapter 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints|Part 7 - General Provisions Governing Hearings on Ethics Complaints|Section 702 - General procedures for conducting a hearing on an ethics complaint.

63A-14-702. General procedures for conducting a hearing on an ethics complaint.    (1) In conducting a hearing on a complaint, the commission shall comply with the following process in the order specified:   (a) introduction and instructions for procedure and process, at the discretion of the chair;     (b) procedural motions, adoption of evidentiary standards, or other general matters;     (c) complainants' opening argument, to be presented by a complainant or complainants' counsel;     (d) complainants' presentation of evidence and witnesses in support of allegations in the complaint;     (e) consideration of motions to dismiss the complaint or motions for a directed verdict, as applicable;     (f) respondent's opening argument, to be presented by the respondent or respondent's counsel;     (g) respondent's presentation of evidence and witnesses refuting the allegations in the complaint;     (h) presentation of rebuttal evidence and witnesses by the complainants, at the discretion of the chair;     (i) presentation of rebuttal evidence and witnesses by the respondent, at the discretion of the chair;     (j) complainants' closing argument, to be presented by a complainant or complainants' counsel;     (k) respondent's closing argument, to be presented by the respondent or respondent's counsel;     (l) deliberations by the commission; and     (m) adoption of the commission's findings.       (2) The commission may, in extraordinary circumstances, and consistent with due process considerations, vary the order described in Subsection (1) by majority vote and by providing notice to the parties.     (3) In addition to witnesses or evidence subpoenaed at the request of a complainant or a respondent, the chair or the commission may, consistent with due process considerations, subpoena and schedule the examination of witnesses or evidence that the chair or the commission determines will assist the commission in making a determination on the merits of the complaint.    Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session