Laws

• State Government Ethics Act (N.C.G.S. Ch. 138A) 
• Lobbying Law (N.C.G.S. Ch. 120C) 
• Legislative Ethics Act (N.C.G.S. 120, Article 14) 
• Campaign Contributions Prohibition (G.S. 163-278.13C) 
• Bribery of Officials (G.S. 14-217) 
• Offering Bribes (G.S. 14-218) 
• Public Officers or Employees Benefitting from Public Contracts (G.S. 14-234) 
• Gifts & Favors from Contractors, Subcontractors, or Suppliers (G.S. 133-32) 
• Promises or Threats to obtain political contribution or support (G.S. 126-14) 

2010 Legislative Changes

• Government Ethics & Campaign Reform Act of 2010 (S.L. 2010-169; HB 961) 
• Citizens United Response (S.L. 2010-170; HB 748) 
• 2010 Legislative Changes Newsletter 

Rules

• State Ethics Commission Rules 
• Secretary of State: Lobbying Rules 

Executive Orders

• Gifts to State Employees (Executive Order 24) 
• Ethics & Attendance Standards for Gubernatorial Appointees to Boards (Executive Order 34) 
• Ethics Standards for Certain Boards (Executive Order 35) 
• Designation of Certain State Employees & Appointees as Public Servants Under the State Government Ethics Act (Executive Order 36) 

Local Government Ethics

• Ethics for Local Government Officials 

Helpful Links

• Secretary of State’s Lobbying Division 
• State Board of Elections 
• Governor’s Office 
• State of NC 
• General Assembly