Attendance at an event that is sponsored or co-sponsored by an entity other than the State must be approved by the agency’s ELO.*

A State employee must complete the form identified as “Request for Approval for Attendance at Event,” prior to attendance.

A State employee shall not attend an event in his or her official capacity unless a legitimate State purpose will be served.

Costs associated with attendance at an event shall be paid or reimbursed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:13D-24 and N.J.A.C. 19:61-6.1 et seq.

A State employee is prohibited from accepting honoraria in connection with his/her attendance or participation at an event. N.J.S.A. 52:13D-24.

A State employee is prohibited from accepting entertainment, or reimbursement for entertainment, that is collateral to an event, such as a golf outing, tickets to a sporting event or a meal taken other than in a group setting with all attendees present.

The Commission’s rules on attendance at an event and the form that must be completed prior to attendance at an event are set forth at N.J.A.C. 19:61-6.1 et seq.

*Certain exceptions apply for faculty at State academic institutions who are attending events in their scholarly capacity. For more information about these exceptions, faculty employees of State academic institutions should contact their institutional ELO or the Commission.

Last updated December 17th, 2024