May 10, 2023 •
Georgia Commission Gets Old Name Back
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill changing the name of the Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission back to the State Ethics Commission. The much longer commission name was the product of a major ethics overhaul in 2010. In addition […]
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill changing the name of the Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission back to the State Ethics Commission.
The much longer commission name was the product of a major ethics overhaul in 2010.
In addition to the name change, House Bill 572 also clarifies rules for late contribution reporting.
A contribution designated for a general election given close to a primary election date does not need reported within two days.
The new law will take effect on July 1.
April 9, 2019 •
Georgia Ethics Commission to Introduce New Director
The Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission will introduce Mr. David Emadi as the next executive secretary on April 11. Mr. Emadi previously served as the chief assistant district attorney in Douglas County. Former executive secretary, Stefan Ritter, resigned in […]
The Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission will introduce Mr. David Emadi as the next executive secretary on April 11.
Mr. Emadi previously served as the chief assistant district attorney in Douglas County.
Former executive secretary, Stefan Ritter, resigned in February amid allegations of misconduct and intentionally obstructing investigations.
December 9, 2011 •
Georgia Ethics Commission Member Resigning
Chan Caudell is accepting an appointment as a judge.
A member of Georgia’s Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission said he is stepping down from the panel after just three months to accept an appointment as a judge. Chan Caudell said he would submit his letter of resignation to Governor Nathan Deal. The Georgia constitution bans individuals from serving simultaneously in two branches of government.
Caudell’s sudden departure is the latest challenge for the five-member panel overseeing campaign finance and lobbying in the state.
The ethics panel has been hit hard with funding cuts that some say have undermined its ability to perform its duties. Earlier this week an open records request revealed that fines for late campaign finance reporting were reduced by millions of dollars because the panel could not afford to send out the required late notices.
The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission announced they are postponing until further notice the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2011.
Information concerning a new meeting date will be provided on the Commission website once the date is determined.
Questions concerning the postponement of the meeting may be directed to Lisa M. Dentler, Confidential Secretary, by calling (404) 463-1980.
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