To repeal sections 105.959 and 105.961, RSMo 1994, and section 105.955, RSMo Supp. 1995, relating to the Missouri ethics commission, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to the same subject.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI,

AS FOLLOWS:

Section A. Sections 105.959 and 105.961, RSMo 1994, and section 105.955, RSMo Supp. 1995, are repealed and three new sections enacted in lieu thereof to be known as sections 105.955, 105.959 and 105.961, to read as follows:

105.955. 1. A bipartisan "Missouri Ethics Commission", composed of six members, is hereby established. The commission shall be assigned to the office of administration with supervision by the office of administration only for budgeting and reporting as provided by subdivisions (4) and (5) of subsection 6 of section 1 of the Reorganization Act of 1974. Supervision by the office of administration shall not extend to matters relating to policies, regulative functions or appeals from decisions of the commission, and the commissioner of administration, any employee of the office of administration, or the governor, either directly or indirectly, shall not participate or interfere with the activities of the commission in any manner not specifically provided by law and shall not in any manner interfere with the budget request of or withhold any moneys appropriated to the commission by the general assembly. All members of the commission shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate from lists submitted pursuant to this section. Each congressional district committee of the political parties having the two highest number of votes cast for their candidate for governor at the last gubernatorial election shall submit two names of eligible nominees for membership on the commission to the governor, and the governor shall select six members from such nominees to serve on the commission.

2. Within thirty days of submission of his name to the governor as provided in subsection 1 of this section, and in order to be an eligible nominee for appointment to the commission, a person shall file a financial interest statement in the manner provided by section 105.485 and shall provide the governor, the president pro tempore of the senate, and the commission with a list of all political contributions and the name of the candidate or committee, political party, or continuing committee, as defined in chapter 130, RSMo, to which those contributions were made within the four-year period prior to such appointment, made by the nominee, his spouse, or any business entity in which he has a substantial interest. The information shall be maintained by the commission and available for public inspection during the period of time during which the appointee is a member of the commission. In order to be an eligible nominee for membership on the commission, a person shall be a citizen and a resident of the state and shall have been a registered voter in the state for a period of at least five years preceding his appointment.

3. The term of each member shall be for four years, except that of the members first appointed, the governor shall select three members from even-numbered congressional districts and three members from odd-numbered districts. Not more than three members of the commission shall be members of the same political party, nor shall more than one member be from any one United States congressional district. Not more than two members appointed from the even-numbered congressional districts shall be members of the same political party, and no more than two members from the odd-numbered congressional districts shall be members of the same political party. Of the members first appointed, the terms of the members appointed from the odd-numbered congressional districts shall expire on March 15, 1994, and the terms of the members appointed from the even-numbered congressional districts shall expire on March 15, 1996. Thereafter all successor members of the commission shall be appointed for four-year terms. Terms of successor members of the commission shall expire on March fifteenth of the fourth year of their term. No member of the commission shall serve on the commission after the expiration of his term. No person shall be appointed to more than one full four-year term on the commission.

4. Vacancies or expired terms on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made, except as provided in this subsection. Within thirty days of the vacancy or ninety days before the expiration of the term, the names of two eligible nominees for membership on the commission shall be submitted to the governor by the congressional district committees of the political party or parties of the vacating member or members, from the even- or odd-numbered congressional districts, based on the residence of the vacating member or members, other than from the congressional district committees from districts then represented on the commission and from the same congressional district party committee or committees which originally appointed the member or members whose positions are vacated. Appointments to fill vacancies or expired terms shall be made within forty-five days after the deadline for submission of names by the congressional district committees, and shall be subject to the same qualifications for appointment and eligibility as is provided in subsections 2 and 3 of this section. Appointments to fill vacancies for unexpired terms shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of the member whom the appointee succeeds, and such appointees shall be eligible for appointment to one full four-year term. If the congressional district committee does not submit the required two nominees within the thirty days or if the congressional district committee does not submit the two nominees within an additional thirty days after receiving notice from the governor to submit the nominees, then the governor may appoint a person or persons who shall be subject to the same qualifications for appointment and eligibility as provided in subsections 2 and 3 of this section.

5. The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, may remove any member only for substantial neglect of duty, inability to discharge the powers and duties of office, gross misconduct or conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude. Members of the commission also may be removed from office by concurrent resolution of the general assembly signed by the governor. If such resolution receives the vote of two-thirds or more of the membership of both houses of the general assembly, the signature of the governor shall not be necessary to effect removal. The office of any member of the commission who moves from the congressional district from which he was appointed shall be deemed vacated upon such change of residence.

6. The commission shall elect biennially one of its members as the chairman. The chairman may not succeed himself after two years. No member of the commission shall succeed as chairman any member of the same political party as himself. At least four members are necessary to constitute a quorum, and at least four affirmative votes shall be required for any action or recommendation of the commission.

7. No member or employee of the commission, during his term of service, shall hold or be a candidate for any other public office.

8. In the event that a retired judge is appointed as a member of the commission, he shall not serve as a special investigator while serving as a member of the commission.

9. No member of the commission shall, during his term of service or within one year thereafter:

(1) Be employed by the state or any political subdivision of the state;

(2) Be employed as a lobbyist;

(3) Serve on any other governmental board or commission;

(4) Be an officer of any political party or political organization;

(5) Permit his name to be used, or make contributions, in support of or in opposition to any candidate or proposition;

(6) Participate in any way in any election campaign; except that a member or employee of the commission shall retain the right to register and vote in any election, to express his opinion privately on political subjects or candidates, to participate in the activities of a civic, community, social, labor or professional organization and to be a member of a political party.

10. Each member of the commission shall receive, as full compensation for his services, the sum of one hundred dollars per day for each full day actually spent on work of the commission, and his actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties.

11. The commission shall appoint an administrative secretary who shall serve subject to the supervision of and the pleasure of the commission, but in no event for more than six years. The administrative secretary shall be responsible for the administrative operations of the commission and perform such other duties as may be delegated or assigned to him by law or by rule of the commission. The administrative secretary shall employ staff and retain such contract services as he deems necessary, within the limits authorized by appropriations by the general assembly.

12. Beginning on January 1, 1993, all lobbyist registration and expenditure reports filed pursuant to section 105.470, financial interest statements filed pursuant to subdivision (1) of section 105.489, and campaign finance disclosure reports filed other than with election authorities or local election authorities as provided by section 130.026, RSMo, shall be filed with the commission. All such reports and statements filed prior to that date with the secretary of state and clerk of the house of representatives and secretary of the senate shall be transferred to the commission.

13. Within sixty days of the initial meeting of the first commission appointed, the commission shall obtain from the clerk of the supreme court or the state courts administrator a list of retired appellate and circuit court judges who did not leave the judiciary as a result of being defeated in an election. The administrative secretary shall determine those judges who indicate their desire to serve as special investigators and to investigate any and all complaints referred to them by the commission. The administrative secretary shall maintain an updated list of those judges qualified and available for appointment to serve as special investigators. Such list shall be updated at least annually. The commission shall refer complaints to such special investigators on that list on a rotating schedule which ensures a random assignment of each special investigator. Each special investigator shall receive only one unrelated investigation at a time and shall not be assigned to a second or subsequent investigation until all other eligible investigators on the list have been assigned to an investigation. In the event that no special investigator is qualified or available to conduct a particular investigation, the commission may appoint a special investigator to conduct such particular investigation.

14. The commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities relevant to the impartial and effective enforcement of sections 105.450 to 105.498 and chapter 130, RSMo, as provided in sections 105.955 to 105.963:

(1) Receive and review complaints regarding alleged violation of sections 105.450 to 105.498 and chapter 130, RSMo, conduct initial reviews and investigations regarding such complaints as provided herein; refer complaints to appropriate prosecuting authorities and appropriate disciplinary authorities along with recommendations for sanctions; and initiate judicial proceedings as allowed by sections 105.955 to 105.963;

(2) Review and audit any reports and statements required by the campaign finance disclosure laws contained in chapter 130, RSMo, and financial interest disclosure laws or lobbyist registration and reporting laws as provided by sections 105.470 to 105.492, for timeliness, accuracy and completeness of content as provided in sections 105.955 to 105.963;

(3) Develop appropriate systems to file and maintain an index of all such reports and statements to facilitate public access to such information, except as may be limited by confidentiality requirements otherwise provided by law, including cross-checking of information contained in such statements and reports. The commission may enter into contracts with the appropriate filing officers to effectuate such system. Such filing officers shall cooperate as necessary with the commission as reasonable and necessary to effectuate such purposes;

(4) Provide information and assistance to lobbyists, elected and appointed officials, and employees of the state and political subdivisions in carrying out the provisions of sections 105.450 to 105.498 and chapter 130, RSMo;

(5) Make recommendations to the governor and general assembly or any state agency on the need for further legislation with respect to the ethical conduct of public officials and employees and to advise state and local government in the development of local government codes of ethics and methods of disclosing conflicts of interest as the commission may deem appropriate to promote high ethical standards among all elected and appointed officials or employees of the state or any political subdivision thereof and lobbyists;

(6) Render advisory opinions as provided by this section;

(7) Promulgate rules relating to the provisions of sections 105.955 to 105.963 and chapter 130, RSMo. All rules and regulations issued by the commission shall be prospective only in operation;

(8) Request and receive from the officials and entities identified in subdivision (6) of section 105.450 designations of decision-making public servants[.];

(9) Institute civil actions in the circuit court of Cole County for relief, including permanent or temporary injunctions, restraining orders, or any other appropriate orders, including orders for a civil penalty;

(10) Promulgate rules and regulations establishing a civil penalty for violations of sections 105.450 to 105.498, 105.955 to 105.963, chapter 130, RSMo, any code of conduct promulgated by any department, division or agency of state government, or by state institution of higher education, or by executive order. The amount of any such penalty shall be no more than the greater of five thousand dollars or double the amount involved in the violation, and shall be enforceable the same as any other debt or obligation. Any moneys paid under this subdivision shall be transmitted to the director of revenue and deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund.

15. In connection with such powers provided by sections 105.955 to 105.963 and chapter 130, RSMo, the commission may:

(1) Subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance and testimony. Subpoenas shall be served and enforced in the same manner provided by section 536.077, RSMo;

(2) Administer oaths and affirmations;

(3) Take evidence and require by subpoena duces tecum the production of books, papers, and other records relating to any matter being investigated or to the performance of the commission's duties or exercise of its powers. Subpoenas duces tecum shall be served and enforced in the same manner provided by section 536.077, RSMo;

(4) Employ such personnel and make use of services provided to the commission by contract, within the limits of its appropriation to the commission, as it deems necessary; and

(5) Obtain information from any department, division or agency of the state or any political subdivision reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of evidence which will reasonably assist the commission in carrying out the duties prescribed in sections 105.955 to 105.963 and chapter 130, RSMo.

16. (1) Upon written request for an advisory opinion received by the commission, and if the commission determines that the person requesting the opinion would be directly affected by the application of law to the facts presented by the requesting person, the commission may issue a written opinion advising the person who made the request, in response to his particular request, regarding any issue pertaining to sections 105.450 to 105.498, or the application of chapter 130, RSMo. Such requests and advisory opinions, deleting the name and identity of the requesting person, shall be compiled and published by the commission on at least an annual basis. Advisory opinions issued by the commission shall be maintained and made available for public inspection and copying at the office of the commission during normal business hours. Any advisory opinion or portion of an advisory opinion rendered pursuant to this subsection shall be withdrawn by the commission if, after hearing thereon, the joint committee on administrative rules finds that such advisory opinion is beyond or contrary to the statutory authority of the commission or is inconsistent with the legislative intent of any law enacted by the general assembly, and after the general assembly, by concurrent resolution, votes to adopt the findings and conclusions of the joint committee on administrative rules. Any such concurrent resolution adopted by the general assembly shall be published at length by the commission in its publication of advisory opinions of the commission next following the adoption of such resolution, and a copy of such concurrent resolution shall be maintained by the commission, along with the withdrawn advisory opinion, in its public file of advisory opinions. The commission shall also send a copy of such resolution to the person who originally requested the withdrawn advisory opinion. Any advisory opinion issued by the ethics commission shall act as legal direction to any person requesting such opinion and no person shall be liable for relying on the opinion and it shall act as a defense of justification against prosecution.

(2) Upon request, the attorney general shall give his opinion, without fee, to the commission, any elected official of the state or any political subdivision, any member of the general assembly, or any director of any department, division or agency of the state, upon any question of law regarding the effect or application of sections 105.450 to 105.498, or chapter 130, RSMo. Such opinion need be in writing only upon request of such official, member or director, and in any event shall be rendered within sixty days that such request is delivered to the attorney general.

17. The state auditor and his duly authorized employees who have taken the oath of confidentiality required by section 29.070, RSMo, may audit the commission and in connection therewith may inspect materials relating to the functions of the commission. Such audit shall include a determination of whether appropriations were spent within the intent of the general assembly, but shall not extend to review of any file or document pertaining to any particular investigation, audit or review by the commission, an investigator or any staff or person employed by the commission or under the supervision of the commission or an investigator. The state auditor and any employee of the state auditor shall not disclose the identity of any person who is or was the subject of an investigation by the commission and whose identity is not public information as provided by law.

18. From time to time but no more frequently than annually the commission may request the officials and entities described in subdivision (6) of section 105.450 to identify for the commission in writing those persons associated with such office or entity which such office or entity has designated as a decision-making public servant. Each office or entity delineated in subdivision (6) of section 105.450 receiving such a request shall identify those so designated within thirty days of the commission's request.

105.959. 1. The administrative secretary of the commission, under the supervision of the commission, shall review reports and statements filed with the commission or other appropriate officers pursuant to sections 105.470, 105.483 to 105.492, and chapter 130, RSMo, for completeness, accuracy and timeliness of filing of the reports or statements, and upon review, if there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, shall conduct an audit of such reports and statements. All investigations by the administrative secretary of an alleged violation shall be strictly confidential with the exception of notification of the commission and the complainant or the person under investigation. Revealing any such confidential investigation information shall be cause for removal or dismissal of the administrative secretary or a commission member or employee.

2. Upon findings of the appropriate filing officer which are reported to the commission in accordance with the provisions of section 130.056, RSMo, the administrative secretary shall audit disclosure reports, statements and records pertaining to such findings within a reasonable time after receipt of the reports from the appropriate filing officer.

3. Upon sworn written complaint of any natural person filed with the commission pursuant to subdivision (1), (2), (3) or (4) of subsection 1 of section 105.957, the commission shall audit and investigate alleged violations of the requirements of sections 105.470, 105.483 to 105.492, or chapter 130, RSMo. Within sixty days after receipt of a sworn written complaint alleging violation of any provision of said sections or chapter, the administrative secretary shall notify the complainant in writing of the action, if any, the administrative secretary has taken and plans to take on the complaint. If an investigation conducted pursuant to this subsection fails to establish reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, the investigation shall be terminated and the complainant and the person who had been under investigation shall be notified of the reasons for the disposition of the complaint.

4. The commission may make such investigations and inspections within or outside of this state as are necessary to determine compliance with the requirements of sections 105.470, 105.483 to 105.492 or chapter 130, RSMo.

5. If, during an audit or investigation, the commission determines that a formal investigation is necessary, the commission shall assign the investigation to a special investigator in the manner provided by subsection 1 of section 105.961.

6. After completion of an audit or investigation, the administrative secretary shall provide a detailed report of such audit or investigation to the commission. Upon determination that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a person has violated the requirements of sections 105.470, 105.483 to 105.492, or chapter 130, RSMo, by a vote of four members of the commission, the commission shall refer the report with the recommendations of the commission to the appropriate prosecuting authority together with a copy of the audit and the details of the investigation by the commission as is provided in subsection 2 of section 105.961 unless the commission determines that any such violation was inadvertent or unintentional in which case the commission may enter into a conciliation agreement for the payment of a civil penalty which does not exceed the greater of five thousand dollars or double the amount involved in the violation.

105.961. 1. Upon receipt of a complaint as described by subdivision (5) or (6) of subsection 1 of section 105.957, the commission shall assign the complaint to a special investigator who shall investigate and determine the merits of the complaint. Within ten days of such assignment, the special investigator shall review such complaint and disclose, in writing, to the commission any conflict of interest which he has or might have with respect to the investigation and subject thereof. Within one hundred twenty days of receipt of the complaint from the commission, the special investigator shall submit his report to the commission. The commission, after review of such report, shall determine:

(1) That there is reasonable grounds for belief that a violation has occurred; or

(2) That there are no reasonable grounds for belief that a violation exists and the complaint should be dismissed; or

(3) That additional time is necessary to complete the investigation, and the status and progress of the investigation to date. The commission, in its discretion, may allow the investigation to proceed for additional successive periods of one hundred twenty days each, pending reports regarding the status and progress of the investigation at the end of each such period.

2. When the commission concludes, based on the report from the special investigator, or based on an audit conducted pursuant to section 105.959, that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of any criminal law has occurred, and upon a vote of four members of the commission and if it has sufficient funds appropriated for the payment of special prosecutors, the commission shall refer the report to the Missouri office of prosecution services, prosecutors coordinators training council established in section 56.760, RSMo, which shall submit a panel of five attorneys for recommendation to the presiding judge of the circuit court having criminal jurisdiction, for appointment of an attorney to serve as a special prosecutor. The court shall then appoint from said panel a special prosecutor pursuant to section 56.110, RSMo, who shall have all the powers provided by section 56.130, RSMo. The special prosecutor shall commence an action based on the report by the filing of an information or seeking an indictment within [sixty] ninety days of the date of his appointment, or shall file a written statement with the commission explaining why criminal charges should not be sought. If the special prosecutor fails to take either action required by this subsection, upon request of the commission, a new special prosecutor shall be appointed as provided in this subsection. The report may also be referred to the appropriate disciplinary authority over the person who is the subject of the report. If the commission does not have sufficient funds for the payment of a special prosecutor, the commission shall refer the case to the prosecutor or prosecutors having criminal jurisdiction.

3. When the commission concludes, based on the report from the special investigator or based on an audit conducted pursuant to section 105.959, that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of any law has occurred which is not a violation of criminal law or that criminal prosecution is not appropriate, the commission shall conduct a hearing which shall be a closed meeting and not open to the public. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the procedures provided by sections 536.063 to 536.090, RSMo, and shall be considered to be a contested case for purposes of such sections. The commission shall determine, in its discretion, whether or not that there is probable cause that a violation has occurred. If the commission determines, by a vote of at least four members of the commission, that probable cause exists that a violation has occurred, the commission may refer its findings and conclusions to the appropriate disciplinary authority over the person who is the subject of the report, as described in subsection 7 of this section.

4. If the appropriate disciplinary authority receiving a report from the commission under subsection 3 of this section fails to follow, within sixty days of the receipt of the report, the recommendations contained in the report, the commission may take any one or more of the following actions:

(1) Notify the person to cease and desist violation of any provision of law which the report concludes was violated and that the commission may seek judicial enforcement of its decision pursuant to subsection 5 of this section;

(2) Notify the person of the requirement to file, amend or correct any report, statement, or other document or information required by sections 105.470, 105.483 to 105.492, or chapter 130, RSMo, and that the commission may seek judicial enforcement of its decision pursuant to subsection 5 of this section; and

(3) File the report with the administrative secretary to be maintained as a public document.

5. Upon vote of at least four members, the commission may initiate formal judicial proceedings seeking to obtain any of the following orders:

(1) Cease and desist violation of any provision of sections 105.450 to 105.498, or chapter 130, RSMo, or sections 105.955 to 105.963;

(2) Pay any civil penalties required by sections 105.450 to 105.498 or chapter 130, RSMo;

(3) File any reports, statements, or other documents or information required by sections 105.450 to 105.498, or chapter 130, RSMo; and

(4) Pay restitution for any unjust enrichment the violator obtained as a result of any violation of any criminal statute as described in subsection 6 of this section.

6. In the proceeding in circuit court, the commission may seek restitution against any person who has obtained unjust enrichment as a result of violation of any provision of sections 105.450 to 105.498, or chapter 130, RSMo, and may recover on behalf of the state or political subdivision with which the alleged violator is associated, damages in the amount of any unjust enrichment obtained and costs and attorney's fees as ordered by the court.

7. The appropriate disciplinary authority to whom a report shall be sent pursuant to subsection 2 or 3 of this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) In the case of a member of the general assembly, the ethics committee of the house of which the subject of the report is a member;

(2) In the case of a person holding an elective office or an appointive office of the state, if the alleged violation is an impeachable offense, the report shall be referred to the ethics committee of the house of representatives;

(3) In the case of a person holding an elective office of a political subdivision, the report shall be referred to the governing body of the political subdivision;

(4) In the case of any officer or employee of the state or of a political subdivision, the report shall be referred to the person who has immediate supervisory authority over the employment by the state or by the political subdivision of the subject of the report;

(5) In the case of a judge of a court of law, the report shall be referred to the commission on retirement, removal and discipline, or if the inquiry involves an employee of the judiciary to the applicable presiding judge;

(6) In the case of a person holding an appointive office of the state, if the alleged violation is not an impeachable offense, the report shall be referred to the governor;

(7) In the case of a statewide elected official, the report shall be referred to the attorney general;

(8) In a case involving the attorney general, the report shall be referred to the prosecuting attorney of Cole County.

8. The special investigator having a complaint referred to him by the commission shall have the following powers:

(1) To request and shall be given access to information in the possession of any person or agency which he deems necessary for the discharge of his responsibilities;

(2) To examine the records and documents of any person or agency, unless such examination would violate state or federal law providing for confidentiality;

(3) To administer oaths and affirmations;

(4) Upon refusal by any person to comply with a request for information relevant to an investigation, an investigator may issue a subpoena for any person to appear and give testimony, or for a subpoena duces tecum to produce documentary or other evidence which the investigator deems relevant to a matter under his inquiry. The subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum may be enforced by applying to a judge of the circuit court of Cole County or any county where the person or entity that has been subpoenaed resides or may be found, for an order to show cause why the subpoena or subpoena duces tecum should not be enforced. The order and a copy of the application therefor shall be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, and if, after hearing, the court determines that the subpoena or subpoena duces tecum should be sustained and enforced, the court shall enforce the subpoena or subpoena duces tecum in the same manner as if it had been issued by the court in a civil action; and

(5) To request from the commission such investigative, clerical or other staff assistance or advancement of other expenses which are necessary and convenient for the proper completion of an investigation. Within the limits of appropriations to the commission, the commission may provide such assistance, whether by contract to obtain such assistance or from staff employed by the commission, or may advance such expenses.

9. (1) Any retired judge may request in writing to have his name removed from the list of special investigators subject to appointment by the commission or may request to disqualify himself from any investigation. Such request shall include the reasons for seeking removal;

(2) By vote of four members of the commission, the commission may disqualify a judge from a particular investigation or may permanently remove the name of any retired judge from the list of special investigators subject to appointment by the commission.

10. Any person who is the subject of any investigation pursuant to this section shall be entitled to be represented by counsel at any proceeding before the special investigator or the commission.

11. The provisions of sections 105.957, 105.959 and 105.961 are in addition to other provisions of law under which any remedy or right of appeal or objection is provided for any person, or any procedure provided for inquiry or investigation concerning any matter. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit or affect any other remedy or right of appeal or objection.

12. No person shall be required to make or file a complaint to the commission as a prerequisite for exhausting his administrative remedies before pursuing any civil cause of action allowed by law.

13. If, in the opinion of the commission, the complaining party was motivated by malice or reason contrary to the spirit of any law on which such complaint was based, in filing the complaint without just cause, this finding shall be reported to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Any person who knowingly files a complaint without just cause, or with malice, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

14. A respondent party who prevails in a formal judicial action brought by the commission shall be awarded those reasonable fees and expenses incurred by that party in the formal judicial action, unless the court finds that the position of the commission was substantially justified or that special circumstances make such an award unjust.

15. The special investigator and members and staff of the commission shall maintain confidentiality with respect to all matters concerning a complaint until and if a report is filed with the commission, with the exception of communications with any person which are necessary to the investigation. The report filed with the commission resulting from a complaint acted upon under the provisions of this section shall not contain the name of the complainant or other person providing information to the investigator, if so requested in writing by the complainant or such other person. Any person who violates the confidentiality requirements imposed by this section or subsection 17 of section 105.955 required to be confidential shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor and shall be subject to removal from or termination of employment by the commission.

16. Any judge of the court of appeals or circuit court who ceases to hold such office by reason of his retirement and who serves as a special investigator pursuant to this section shall receive annual compensation, salary or retirement for such services at the rates of compensation provided for senior judges by subsections 1, 2 and 4 of section 476.682, RSMo. Such retired judges shall by the tenth day of each month following any month in which he provided services pursuant to this section certify to the commission and to the state courts administrator the amount of time engaged in such services by hour or fraction thereof, the dates thereof, and the expenses incurred and allowable pursuant to this section. The commission shall then issue a warrant to the state treasurer for the payment of the salary and expenses to the extent, and within limitations, provided for in this section. The state treasurer upon receipt of such warrant shall pay the same out of any appropriations made for this purpose on the last day of the month during which the warrant was received by him.