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As for the ASMFC each state gets three members, one appointed by the Governor, which is almost invariably one of the leaders of that state's marine fishery authority. So that seat is given to an individual who is a state employee and has no possible conflict of interest. Another seat goes to a legislator from that states legislature who should have little or no conflicts.

and a quote from Go Local Providence, RI, 8/23/2014:
"Rhode Island has made real progress, but much remains to be done. The culture of corruption has not vanished, but we had to outlaw specific behaviors . . . but the struggle against corrupt public officials will continue."

Yeah, right. State employees or legislators couldn't possibly have any conflict of interest.