--January Meeting Cancelled: The meeting of the Ethics Commission scheduled for January 2 has been cancelled. The Commission’s next meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2025.
--Lobbyist Cycle 2025-2026: The new lobbyist cycle begins on January 1, 2025. Please complete your lobbyist registration, employer representation/authorization, and payments using our portal. You will need to upload a signed employer (affiliation) representation/authorization form when you register online. The form is here.
--Advisory Opinions: The Ethics Commission issued the following Advisory Opinions on December 5. To view the Opinions, click AO 2024-10 or AO 2024-11. --Training: Our next virtual training on the Ethics and Open Meetings Acts will be on January 30, 2025, from noon-1:00. The training is open to all. Email kimberly.b.weber@wv.gov for an invite. The training has been approved for one hour of CPE and CLE credits.
--Upcoming Virtual Lobbyist Training
Join us for a virtual Lobbyist Training session on January 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Meeting Details:
--New Lobbyist Portal: To register as a lobbyist, or register a new lobbyist affiliation (employer) please click here. Your username and password will be the same as the old system. Please email kateland.j.cantrell@wv.gov with any questions.
--Staff Changes: The Commission has had some recent staff changes. John E. Roush is serving as the Interim General Counsel, after the resignation of Theresa M. Kirk. John N. Ellem is the Commission's Deputy General Counsel. After the retirement of Ellen Briggs, Rachel Y. Carpenter is now the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director. Ellen will be working temporarily to help train. Kateland J. Cantrell was hired as our Lobbyist Registrar/Paralegal.
-- Ethics Commission Newsletter: January 2025, Volume 24