AN OVERVIEW OF THE S. Prt. 106-48 SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS One Hundred Sixth Congress This overview presents only a summary of the Code of Official Conduct (Senate Rules 34-43) prepared by Committee staff. For more complete information or advice about specific fact situations, please consult the Senate Ethics Manual, or contact a Committee counsel at (202) 224-2981. For sale by the U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Sales Office, Washington, DC 20402 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE MEMBERS, OFFICERS, POLITICAL FUND DESIGNEES, AND EMPLOYEES PAID AT THE RATE OF 120% OF GS-15 ($93,137 FOR CY 2000) ($89,728 FOR CY 1999) Annual Public Financial Disclosure Reports covering the previous calendar year, are due by May 15th of each year. New Employee Reports are due within 30 days of assuming a filing position. Termination Reports are due within 30 days of leaving a filing position (including political fund designation). Includes: payments in lieu of honoraria, assets and income (earned and unearned), transactions, liabilities, gifts, travel reimbursements, outside positions, and agreements. Information regarding spouse and dependent children generally must be disclosed. $200 late filing fee: civil or criminal penalties for knowing and willful failure to disclose. Senate Rule 34 and Title I of Ethics in Government Act |