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Advice & Guidance

Generic Advisory Opinions

The Legislative Ethics Commission has approved generic advice on the topics listed below. The guidance offered is general in nature and the Commission’s response to individual questions may vary according to the facts of each particular request. You are strongly advised to consult Commission staff or your counsel’s office for advice pertaining to your individual situation.

Outside Business Activities:

  • Standards of Conduct Relating to Outside Business Activity

Post-employment Restrictions:

  • For members of the legislature
  • For employees who leave on or after December 31, 2008 - revised on May 4, 2016
  • Waivers and Exceptions for employees who leave on or after December 31, 2008  - revised on May 4, 2016

Public Service Announcement Guidance

  • LEC Guidelines for Public Service Announcements

Additional Generic Opinions:

  • Discounts for Goods and Services Offered to the General Public 
  • Ban on Employment of Relatives​
  • Attendance at National Political Conventions

Contact Us

Members and Staff can contact our office:

Monday - Friday
8:30am to 5:00pm
Senate Ext. 2142
Assembly Ext. 5218

File a Complaint

Instructions for filing a formal complaint with the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

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NYS Legislative Ethics Commission

NYS Legislative Ethics Commission

Alfred E. Smith Building, Suite 1431
Albany, New York
(518) 432-7837

Mailing Address

Legislative Office Building
Box 75
Albany, NY 12247

New York State Assembly
www.nyassembly.gov

New York State Senate
www.nysenate.gov