Given the concerns that have arisen, we are requesting the Commission to provide a formal opinion on the First Lady's role, the private business activity conducted by Cylvia Hayes, and the Governor's Office activities with respect to keeping the roles separate and transparent. First and foremost, we would seek your opinion on Whether you believe the First Lady meets the definition of a "public official." If so, we are seeking an additional opinion on Whether the circumstances indicate that Cylvia Hayes used her position as the First Lady of Oregon to benefit herself financially or otherwise violated state ethics laws. If circumstances indicate that a violation may have occurred, we would expect you to proceed as you would on any other potential ethics investigation.