GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1995

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 980

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Sponsors: Representatives Gamble; and Luebke.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House.

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April 17, 1995

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO THE ETHICS OF LEGISLATORS.
Whereas, to conduct government properly for the benefit of the people, legislators must uphold high principles and a definitive code of ethics, putting aside personal interests; and
Whereas, the citizens of North Carolina must be assured that legislators will not use their positions for personal gain, making it necessary to put into place a uniform set of ethical standards and procedures for legislators to follow; and
Whereas, the democratic society is based on ethics that find their origins in the social contract; and
Whereas, a system of checks and balances setting forth ethical standards is necessary to ensure that legislators comply with State laws;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission is authorized to study all issues relating to the ethics of legislators, including whether there is a need to strengthen existing statutes and rules.
Sec. 2.  The Commission shall make a final report of its recommendations to the 1997 General Assembly and may make an interim report to the 1996 Regular Session of the 1995 General Assembly.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.