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Conflict of Interest / Ethics

The Conflict of Interest Law, M.G.L. Ch 268A, was enacted to prevent conflicts between private interests and public duties, foster integrity in public service and promote the public's trust and confidence in that service by placing restrictions on what municipal employees may do on the job, after hours and after leaving public service.

All municipal employees receive the Summary of the Conflict of Interest Law within 30 days of their initial hire date, as well as once a year thereafter. 

Another educational tool provided by the State Ethics Commission is an online training program. This must be done within 30 days by new employees and then once every two (2) years during the compliance period (December of every even year).

While this should not be a substitute for legal advice, employees can obtain free confidential advice about how the conflict of interest law may apply to you via the State Ethics Commission:

State Ethics Commission
One Ashburton Place, Room 619
Boston, MA 02108
Phone (617) 371-9500
Fax (617) 723-5851

To file a complaint if you believe someone else has violated the conflict of interest law, please call an Investigator at (617) 371-9500, or electronically file a complaint.