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Ethics Committee, North Carolina House of Representatives

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TheEthics Committee is astanding committee of theNorth Carolina House of Representatives.[1]

Per Rule 26 of the House Rules, committees of theNorth Carolina House of Representatives are assigned by thespeaker of the House.[2] Before assigning members of committees and subcommittees,the speaker shall consult with theMinority to consider members' preferences.[3] The rules do not specify when or how often committees are assigned.The speaker shall have the right to appoint the chair and vice-chair of each standing committee.[2]

DocumentIcon.jpgSee rules:North Carolina House Rules

Function

“Ethics Committee Investigations Into Violations of the Open Meetings Law.
(a) On its own motion, or in response to signed and sworn complaint of any individual filed with the Standing Committee on Ethics, the Committee shall inquire into any alleged violation by members of the House of the Open Meetings Law (Article 33C of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes), as the same may be amended in the future.
(b) If, after such preliminary investigation as it may make, the Committee determines to proceed with an inquiry into the conduct of any individual, the Committee shall notify the individual as to the fact of the inquiry and the charges against the individual and shall schedule one or more hearings on the matter. The individual shall have the right to present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and be represented by counsel at any hearings.
(c) After the Committee has concluded its inquiries into the alleged violations, the Committee shall dispose of the matter by taking one of the following actions:
(1) Dismiss the complaint and take no further action.
(2) Issue a private letter of reprimand to the legislator, if the legislator unintentionally violated the provisions of the Open Meetings Law.
(3) Issue a public letter of reprimand if the violation of the Open Meetings Law was intentional or if the legislator has previously received a private letter of reprimand. The Chair of the Committee on Ethics shall have the public letter of reprimand spread on the pages of the House Journal.
(4) Refer the matter to the House for appropriate action.[4][5]
”

Membership

2023-2024 legislative session

Ethics Committee, 2023-2024

Democratic members (3)Republican members (5)Third-party members(0)

    2021-2022 legislative session

    Ethics Committee, 2021-2022

    Democratic members (5)Republican members (5)Third-party members(0)

      2019-2020 legislative session

      Ethics Committee, 2019-2020

      Democratic members (5)Republican members (6)Third-party members(0)

        Jean Farmer-Butterfield (D) left this committee on July 16, 2020.

        2017 legislative session

        The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2017 legislative session.

        Ethics Members, 2017
        Democratic members (7)Republican members (7)
        •Ken Goodman, Chair•John Faircloth, Chair
        •Becky Carney, Vice chair•Charles McGrady, Vice chair
        •Larry Bell•Jamie Boles
        •William Brisson•Patricia McElraft
        •Edward Hanes, Jr.•Dennis Riddell
        •Darren Jackson•Mitchell Setzer
        •Evelyn Terry•Donna McDowell White

        2015 legislative session

        The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2015 legislative session.

        Ethics Members, 2015
        Democratic members (8)Republican members (8)
        •Rick Glazier, Chairman•John Faircloth, Chairman
        •Becky Carney, Vice Chairman•N. Leo Daughtry, Vice Chairman
        •William Brisson•Jamie Boles
        •Tricia Cotham•Rayne Brown
        •Edward Hanes, Jr.•Patricia McElraft
        •Darren Jackson•Charles McGrady
        •Evelyn Terry•Jacqueline Schaffer
        •Michael Wray•Mitchell Setzer

        2013-2014

        The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2013 legislative session.

        Ethics Committee Members, 2013
        Democratic members (7)Republican members (7)
        •Becky Carney, Chair•Julia C. Howard, Chair
        •Deborah K. Ross, Vice Chair•Mitchell S. Setzer, Vice Chair
        •Alma Adams•Marilyn Avila
        •William D. Brisson•James L. Boles, Jr.
        •Jean Farmer-Butterfield•Rayne Brown
        •Darren G. Jackson•Chuck McGrady
        •Henry M. Michaux, Jr.•Sarah Stevens

        2011-2012

        Ethics Committee Members, 2011
        Democratic members (7)Republican members (7)
        •Joe Hackney, Chair•Julia Howard, Chair
        •Alma Adams•Marilyn Avila
        •Jean Farmer-Butterfield•William A. Current, Sr.
        •Marvin Lucas, Jr.•Carolyn Justice
        •Henry Michaux, Jr.•Johnathan Rhyne
        •Earline Parmon•Mitchell Setzer
        •Deborah Ross•Larry G. Pittman

        2009-2010

        Ethics Committee Members, 2009
        Democratic members (6)Republican members (6)
        •Mary Harrison•William A. Current, Sr.
        •Douglas Yongue•Johnathan Rhyne
        •Marvin Lucas, Jr.•Mitchell Setzer
        •Deborah Ross•Jerry Dockham
        •Grier Martin•Julia Howard
        •Larry Bell•Harold Brubaker

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        Speaker of the House:Destin Hall
        Majority Leader:Brenden Jones
        Minority Leader:Robert Reives
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