Ethics Commission
/ˈɛθɪks kəˌmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental or organizational body charged with overseeing compliance with ethical standards and adjudicating conflicts of interest or misconduct within public service or corporate governance.
The Ethics Commission investigated allegations of bribery against the city council member.
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- ethics commission
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Commentary
Often established by statute, an Ethics Commission serves as an independent authority to promote transparency and accountability in public administration or private entities subject to regulatory standards.
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