Mass Attorney General Seeking Applicants For State Ethics Commission & Cannabis Control Commission Seats

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BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey today announced three state board and commission positions, one on the State Ethics Commission and two on the Cannabis Control Commission, for which her office is currently seeking applicants.

The Attorney General is occasionally called upon to make appointments to various state boards and commissions created by the state legislature. These appointments vary in length of term and degree of commitment required.

The AG’s website includes a new page with information about serving on a state board or commission. This page highlights vacant positions and encourages members of the public to submit a statement of interest if they would like to be considered for a future appointment. The AG’s Office is currently seeking applications for the following:

State Ethics Commission

The AG’s Office is seeking applicants for a seat on the State Ethics Commission, which is a five-member commission created by the legislature to administer and enforce the conflict of interest law and financial disclosure law. The State Ethics Commission is an independent state agency that serves the public by fostering integrity in government, providing free advice to all public employees on the conflict of interest law, and civilly enforcing the law. Those interested in being considered for this position should send a letter of interest and résumé to GCOMailbox@mass.gov by September 11, 2020.

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            Cannabis Control Commission

            The AG’s Office is seeking applicants for two seats on the Cannabis Control Commission, which implements and administers the laws enabling access to medical and adult use marijuana in the state. These appoints are for a term of five years and service on the Commission is a full-time paid position:

• Commissioner with experience in oversight or industry management, including commodities, production or distribution in a regulated industry. The position will be appointed by a majority vote of the Governor, Attorney General, and Treasurer. The application deadline has been extended to September 8, 2020 and the application is available here.

• Commissioner with a background in public safety, which will be appointed by the Attorney General. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis and the application is available here.

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The AG’s Office strives to ensure that those appointed to serve on boards and commissions reflect the diversity of the communities across Massachusetts and encourages individuals from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply. 

Visit the AG’s website for more information on board and commission appointments by the AG’s Office.