The proper operation of democratic government requires that a public official be independent and impartial; that government policy and decisions be made through the established processes of government; that a public official not use public office to obtain private benefits; that a public official avoid action which creates the appearance of using public office to obtain a benefit; and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government and public officials.
KRS 6.606
Purpose of code
Known as the Kentucky Code
The act spans §§ 6–6 (191 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Associated Industries of Kentucky v. Commonwealth (1995)
Most recently applied in Associated Industries of Kentucky v. Commonwealth (December 1995)
Effective: September 16, 1993 History: Created 1993 (1st Extra
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.