Commission on Ethics Opinions

The Nevada Commission on Ethics interprets and enforces the Nevada Ethics in Government Law set forth in NRS Chapter 281A through Complaints and Requests for Advisory Opinions. On this page you can access the searchable opinions database and review recent opinions.

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Opinions Database

Recent Ethics Complaint Cases

The Commission or any member of the public may file a complaint against a public officer or employee alleging a violation of the Ethics Law. If the Commission has jurisdiction regarding the complaint, it will conduct an investigation. If just and sufficient cause has been established from the investigation, the Commission will conduct a hearing and render an opinion in the matter.

• Commission Final Opinions
  • In re Dwayne McClinton, Case No. 24-168C (Director, Gov.'s Office of Energy)
  • In re Ryann Juden, Case No. 24-148C (Former N LV City Manager)
  • In re Ron Boskovich, Case No 24-130C (Nye County Commission)
  • In re Charles Green, Case No. 24-109C (Board of Homeopathic Med Examiners)
• Panel Determinations - Referral to Commission for Opinion
  • In re Richard Harvey, Case No 25-031C (Central Lyon Fire District)
  • In re James Gibson, Case No 24-085C (Clark County)
  • In re Justin Jones, Case No 24-086C (Clark County)
  • In re Ross Miller, Case No 24-087C (Clark County)
  • In re William McCurdy III, Case No 24-088C (Clark County)
  • In re Tick Segerblom, Case No 24-089C (Clark County)
  • In re Don Kalkoske, Case No 24-184C (Humboldt County Manager)
  • In re Devon Reese, Case Nos. 24-036C, 24-050C (Reno City Council Member)
  • In re Jim Seebock, Case No. 23-035C (LVMPD)
• Panel Determinations - Deferral Agreement Recommended
• Panel Determinations - Dismissals
  • In re Taylor, Case No 25-032C (Reno City Councilmember)
  • In re Sauter, Case No Program Administer, NV Dept. of Ed.)25-023C (
  • In re Thornley, Case No 25-004C (Former Reno City Manager)
  • In re Malorni, Case No 25-022C (NV Dept. of Education)

Recent Advisory Opinions

Any public officer or employee may request a confidential advisory opinion from the Commission regarding the applicability of his or her circumstances under the provisions of the Ethics in Government Law, including whether his or her specific circumstances constitute a conflict of interest and what course of action the public officer or employee should pursue in his or her official capacity as a result of a conflict of interest.

• Leaving Public Service "Cooling Off" Opinions
  • In re Wheeler, Opinion No.24-105A
  • In re Hess, Opinion No. 24-062A
  • In re Public Officer, Opinion No. 22-059A
  • In re Public Employee, Opinion No. 22-001A
  • In re Public Officer, Opinion No. 21-055A
• Disclosure and Abstention Opinions
  • In re Public Officer, Opinion No 23-094A
  • In re Public Officer, Opinion No. 23-006A
  • In re Cameron Kinney, Opinion No. 21-054A
  • In re Public Officer, Opinion No. 21-053A
  • In re Public Officer, Opinion No. 21-051A
• Contracting Advisory Opinions
  • In re Cassinelli, Opinoin No. 24-185A
  • In re Pearson, Opinion No. 24-123A
• Other Advisory Opinions of Note
  • In re Public Employee, Opinion No. 24-124A (Gifts)
  • In re Public Officer, Opinion No. 21-036A (Testimony Before Another Entity)
  • In re Brown, Opinion No. 22-064A (Conference Attendance Gift)
  • In re Hooper, Opinion No. 24-101A (Definition of Public Officer)
  • In re Public Officer, Opinion No. 22-079A (Definition of Public Officer)