Section XXIX-2

Section XXIX-2: Appropriation - Compensation - Staff.

    Appropriation - Compensation - Staff.  A.  The Ethics Commission
shall receive an annual appropriation by the Legislature sufficient
to enable it to perform its duties as set forth in this
Constitutional Amendment.  Any funds appropriated to the Ethics
Commission, which remain unspent at the end of the fiscal year shall
be returned to the general revenue fund.  The Commission shall
present its proposed budget to the Governor and the Legislature on
the second day of each legislature session.  B.  The Commissioners
shall receive reimbursement for travel, lodging, and meals while on
official business as provided for other officers of the State, but
they shall not be otherwise compensated.  C.  The Commission may
employ an executive director and other staff, including attorneys,
necessary to fulfill its duties.