Section 437.80  Requirements of Executive Order #3 (1977)

a)         In addition to the requirements of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, certain employees in critical government positions are required to file a Statement of Personal Economic Disclosure.  This is a requirement of Executive Order #3 (1977), "Personal Economic Disclosure."  Staff included under Executive Order #3 are the following:  appointed by the Governor; approve and certify vouchers, issuance of contracts, licensing, financial inspection of regulated private entities; staff in policy-making positions; or such other responsibilities determined to have potential conflict of interest.

b)         The Department's Office of Internal Audits contacts each employee subject to Executive Order #3 by memorandum instructing them to complete the attached Statement of Economic Interest that is attached to the memorandum and return it to the State Board of Ethics no later than April 30 of each year. Failure to file in a timely manner, or the willful making of a false, misleading, or incomplete Statement of Economic Interest or failure to cooperate with the State Board of Ethics shall be grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal.

(Source:  Added at 22 Ill. Reg. 5484, effective March 16, 1998)