The Nevada Commission on Ethics is an eight-member body appointed by the Governor and Legislative Commission to interpret and enforce the provisions of the Ethics in Government Law. The Ethics Law establishes the public policy and standards of conduct necessary to ensure the integrity and impartiality of government, free from conflicts of interest between the public duties and the private interests of public officers and employees of state and local governments. The commission and its staff focus on four main functions: 1) interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the Ethics Law; 2) investigating and adjudicating complaints alleging ethics violations by public officers and employees; 3) providing outreach and education to public officers and employees to enhance their awareness and understanding of the Ethics Law requirements and prohibitions; and 4) accepting and monitoring ethics standards acknowledgement filings required of certain public officers. Statutory Authority: NRS 281A.