Browsing Advisory Opinions by Title

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    • Advisory Opinion 1992-001 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-11-20)
      A City Attorney is advised against representing clients in General Session Court when the city is the arresting agency.

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-002 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-11-20)
      A computer vendor would not be prohibited from loaning computer equipment to a state agency as part of a national disabilities program.

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-003 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-11-20)
      A Cosmetology Board Member is advised against teaching a continuing education program for compensation when the program requires accreditation by the Board, requires agency monitoring, and is subject to complaint actions. ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-004 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-12-18)
      The campaign practices requirements of Section 8-13-1304 and 8-13-1308 take effect January 1, 1992. Candidates in a January 7, 1992 election will be required to register their committee within five days after January 1, ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-005 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-12-18)
      A nonprofit development corporation would not be prohibited from contracting with the city with which a City Councilman is associated, however the Councilman is required to follow the disclosure and disqualification ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-006 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-12-18)
      A Board Member of the School for the Deaf and Blind would not be prohibited from contracting with the School as a temporary part-time employee since he is not authorized to perform an official function regarding such ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-007 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1992-11-18)
      A lobbyist is prohibited from making contributions to a candidate but a partnership, corporation, partner or shareholder is not prohibited from making such contributions. A lobbyist and lobbyist principal are prohibited ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-008 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-11-20)
      A public agency attorney is prohibited by Section 8-13-755(1) from representing clients before that agency for a period of one year on any specific matter in which he was directly and substantially involved.

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-009 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-11-20)
      A psychologist would not be prohibited from serving on the County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission but is required to follow the disclosure and disqualification procedures of Section 8-13-700(B) on matters which will ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-010 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-12-18)
      A County Councilman who is a road paving contractor may participate in matters affecting the road paving program. However, he is prohibited by Section 8-13-775 from contracting with the county on any contracts requiring ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-011 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-12-18)
      A Mayor is prohibited by Section 8-13-775 from performing a contract for auto repairs for the town if he is authorized to perform an official function regarding such contract.

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-012 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-11-20)
      A Deputy Sheriff would not be prohibited from remaining in his position while campaigning for the office of Clerk of Court; however, he would be required to follow the provisions of Sections 8-13-765(A), 8-13-1338, and 8-13-1346.

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-013 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-12-18)
      A Federal candidate committee or national political committee is not prohibited from contributing more than $3500 to a political party. Contributions to a political party committee are limited to $3500. Further, lobbyists ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-014 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-12-18)
      A County Council chairman is not prohibited from participating in matters affecting the economic interest of the president of the chairman's employing agency; however, the Commission would advise against participation, to ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-015 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-11-20)
      Advisory opinions issued by the State Ethics Commission on the requirements of Chapter 13, Title 8, Code of Laws for South Carolina, 1976, as amended, until amended or revoked, are binding on the Commission in any subsequent ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-016 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-11-20)
      The Department of Education may publish a newspaper utilizing advertisements, including those from vendors or potential vendors, which are solicited by a contracted publishing company and utilizing safeguards to eliminate ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-018 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1992-01-27)
      Members of a law firm serving on a Commission established by Executive Order are encompassed by the Ethics statute. The members would be required to follow the provisions of Section 8-13-700(B) if they are required to take ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-019 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-12-18)
      The Attorney General is not prohibited from accepting contributions from lawyers in general. Section 8-13-1342 does not prohibit lawyers or employees of law firms who participate in the Associate Counsel program from ...

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-020 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-12-18)
      A COG Director who has an economic development loan with the Revolving Loan Fund is advised to follow the disclosure and disqualification procedures of Section 8-13-700(B) concerning the restructuring or modification of the loan.

    • Advisory Opinion 1992-021 

      South Carolina State Ethics Commission (1991-11-20)
      An agency would not be prohibited from accepting furniture won in an "ugly office contest" from a vendor.