Nelson v. Oklahoma State Ethics Commission

DAVISON, Justice.

The plaintiff is being investigated for violation of ethics, under 74 O.S.1971 § 1405, by the Oklahoma State Ethics Commission created by 74 O.S.1971 § 1408 and said matter has been set for hearing.

The Legislative Act, 74 O.S. § 1408(b), grants the Ethics Committee power to make rules for such hearings and that such proceedings shall be subject to the Administrative Procedures Act, 75 O.S. § 301.

The Ethics Commission has adopted a rule that would allow “equipment necessary for TV and radio coverage” under certain conditions at such hearings.

Plaintiff’s application is for this…