Frequently Asked Questions About SEIs General Information & PowerPoint Presentation Who has to file an SEI? Generally, all “covered persons” must file an SEI with the Commission. “Covered persons” include:
Who does not have to file an SEI? Legislative employees, and a very limited group of Public Servants whose annual compensation from the State is less than $60,000. If your annual State compensation is less than $60,000 and you are (i) an employee in the Governor’s office, (ii) a confidential assistant or secretary, or (iii) an exempt policymaking or exempt managerial employee, you should contact the Ethics Commission to find out if you may be exempt from the SEI filing requirement. Even if exempt from the SEI filing requirement, legislative employees and covered public servants are subject to all of the conflict of interest provisions of the Ethics Law. |