relating to enforcement of ethics or public integrity issues. The partners shall report to the General Assembly each year of trends of cases, recommendations of reforms, and fiscal issues of the unit each year through the administrative support of the Attorney General. Section 23290. Partner members of the Public Integrity Unit, to the extent that they are authorized in their respective agencies, are authorized to: (A) accept contributions, funds, or grants from foundations, state agencies, or the federal government, for the purpose of carrying out the programs and objectives of this chapter, provided such funds are not related to any particular case and are part of an established program for the improvement of investigation capability, and not from a public official or an entity within the control or influence of that public official; (B) consult and cooperate with counties, municipalities, agencies, or official bodies of this State or of other states, other governmental agencies, and with colleges and universities, including technical colleges, and other institutions, concerning investigations of violations of the laws of this State; (C) publish or cause to be published manuals, information bulletins, newsletters, and other materials to achieve the objectives of this chapter; and (D) promulgate regulations as necessary for the administration of this chapter, including the issuance of administrative procedures for coordination among the partner entities. Section 232100. An oral or written report, document, statement, or other communication that is written, made, or delivered concerning the requirements or administration of this chapter or regulations promulgated under it must not be the subject of or basis for an action at law or in equity for slander or libel in any court of the State if the communication is between: (A) a law enforcement agency, its agents, employees, or representatives; and (B) the unit, its agents, employees, or representatives. Section 232110. If the unit determines that assistance is needed in conducting an investigation, the unit shall request the assistance of appropriate agencies.” SECTION 69. The programs, functions, and requirements of the provisions in Chapter 2, Title 23 of the 1976 Code as contained in SECTION 20 must be terminated five years after the effective date of the act unless otherwise authorized by the General Assembly. Upon termination, the Public Integrity Unit shall be
relating to enforcement of ethics or public integrity issues. The partners shall report to the General Assembly each year of trends of cases, recommendations of reforms, and fiscal issues of the unit each year through the administrative support of the Attorney General. Section 23290. Partner members of the Public Integrity Unit, to the extent that they are authorized in their respective agencies, are authorized to: (A) accept contributions, funds, or grants from foundations, state agencies, or the federal government, for the purpose of carrying out the programs and objectives of this chapter, provided such funds are not related to any particular case and are part of an established program for the improvement of investigation capability, and not from a public official or an entity within the control or influence of that public official; (B) consult and cooperate with counties, municipalities, agencies, or official bodies of this State or of other states, other governmental agencies, and with colleges and universities, including technical colleges, and other institutions, concerning investigations of violations of the laws of this State; (C) publish or cause to be published manuals, information bulletins, newsletters, and other materials to achieve the objectives of this chapter; and (D) promulgate regulations as necessary for the administration of this chapter, including the issuance of administrative procedures for coordination among the partner entities. Section 232100. An oral or written report, document, statement, or other communication that is written, made, or delivered concerning the requirements or administration of this chapter or regulations promulgated under it must not be the subject of or basis for an action at law or in equity for slander or libel in any court of the State if the communication is between: (A) a law enforcement agency, its agents, employees, or representatives; and (B) the unit, its agents, employees, or representatives. Section 232110. If the unit determines that assistance is needed in conducting an investigation, the unit shall request the assistance of appropriate agencies.” SECTION 69. The programs, functions, and requirements of the provisions in Chapter 2, Title 23 of the 1976 Code as contained in SECTION 20 must be terminated five years after the effective date of the act unless otherwise authorized by the General Assembly. Upon termination, the Public Integrity Unit shall be
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