Gibbons v. State Ethics Commission

CRAWLEY, Judge.

Auburn University accused Dr. Charlie Gibbons of misusing funds from the intramural sports program at Auburn University at Montgomery (“AUM”) and terminated him from his position as an associate professor and director of intramural athletics. The University also filed a complaint with the Ethics Commission (“the Commission”), alleging that Gibbons had violated the Ethics Act (“the Act”) by using his position for personal gain. See § 36-25-5, Ala.Code 1975.

The Commission investigated the complaint, held a hearing, determined that there was probable cause to believe that Gibbons…