State Ethics and Lobbying Laws

For guidance and interpretation contact:
NCSU Ethics Liaison, Mary Elizabeth Kurz (919) 515-3071 or marybeth_kurz@ncsu.edu  

This page is currently under development and will undergo major changes as the Legal Office strives to provide covered persons with information regarding lobbying and ethics as required by the State Government Ethics Act, N.C. General Statute Chapter §138A and the State Government Lobbying Law, N.C. General Statute Chapter §120C    

2006 Ethics and Lobbying Act - An overview of 2006 Ethics and Lobbying Act as presented at the University Council meeting October 24, 2006.

Covered Persons - The State Ethics Commission provides a listing of the names and positions of all persons and boards subject to Chapter 138A of the State Government Ethics Act. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §138A-3(10) a "covered person" is a legislator, public servant, or judicial officer.

Reporting Lobbying Expenses by the University  

Form for Reporting Expenditures 

Mandatory Training - Under the new ethics and lobbying law mandatory training is required for chancellors, vice chancellors and their direct reports. Every public servant must participate in an ethics training presentation approved by the Commission within six months of the appointment or employment and must attend refresher ethics education presentations at least every two years thereafter in a manner that the Ethics Commission deems appropriate.   

Relevant Laws & Policies

Bribery of Officials - N.C. General Statute §14-217

Offering Bribes - N.C. General Statute §14-218

Public Officers or employees benefiting from public contracts - N.C. General Statute §14-234

Gifts and Favors - N.C. General Statute §133-32

Legislative Ethics Act, Code of Ethics - N.C. General Statute §120-85

Lobbying Law - N.C. General Statute §120c codified

Presentations by the N.C. Ethics Commission

State Government Ethics Act - Presentation by the NC Ethics Commission to NC State University personnel on March 20, 2007.

Conflict of Interest - Presentation by the NC Ethics Commission.

Statement of Economic Interest - Presentation by the NC Ethics Commission.

Lobbying, Legislators, and Public Servants - Presenation by the NC Ethics Commission.

Important Links
N.C. State Ethics Commission website
Directory of Lobbyist and Principals