The New York Times: ALBANY — In its nearly five years in existence, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics has often battled a poor public image, a problem rooted in its odd voting rules and perceived lack of activity, something recently exemplified by its continuing six-month search for a new executive director.
But on Tuesday, at least, the commission seemed to become a hotbed of action, adopting a pair of advisory opinions intended to tighten fund-raising restrictions for New York’s highest-ranking elected officials, and widening disclosure requirements for public-relations consultants, including for activities like soliciting editorials from news organizations.
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