About Us

The Alabama Ethics Commission was created by the Alabama Legislature in 1973 by Act No. 1056. The mission of this Commission is to ensure that public officials are independent and impartial; that decisions and policies are made in the proper governmental channels; that public office is not used for private gain; and, most importantly, that there is public confidence in the integrity of government.

Commission Members



J. David Dodd - Chair
Ft. Payne

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George Pierce - Vice Chair
Vestavia Hills

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Greg Pappas
Montgomery

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Hon. Carole Smitherman (Ret.)
Birmingham

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David R. Pruet III
Birmingham

Director & Staff

Executive Director

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Thomas B. Albritton

Finance & Administrative Division

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CynthiaRaulston
Deputy Director
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Investigative Division

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Chris Clark
Chief Special Agent
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Legal Division

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Brian Paterson
Chief Counsel
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Finance & Administrative Division

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Byron Butler
Executive Assistant to the Director
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Investigative Division

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April Innes
334-242-2854
april.innes@ethics.alabama.gov

Statement of Economic Interests,
Advisory Opinions,
and Informal Opinions


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Candidate Certifications
and Ethics Training

Byron Butler
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candidates@ethics.alabama.gov
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Lobbyist / Principal Information
and Pre-Certifications

Kayla Pfeil
334-242-3748
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Reports

Meeting Dates for 2026

All meetings are set for 9:30 a.m., in the RSA Union Building, 100 North Union Street, 9th Floor, Public Service Commission hearing room.

  • February 4, 2026
  • April 1, 2026
  • June 3, 2026
  • August 5, 2026
  • October 7, 2026
  • December 2, 2026* Meeting will not be livestreamed. Meeting will be held in the Folsom Bldg. 1st Floor hearing room.