(2) Before making a finding that there is cause to undertake an investigation under ORS 244.260 and before imposing a civil penalty under ORS 244.350 or 244.360, the commission shall consider the public interest and any other penalty or sanction that has been or may be imposed on the public official as a result of the same conduct that is the subject of action by the commission under ORS 244.260.
(3) Nothing in this chapter is intended to affect:
(a) Any statute requiring disclosure of economic interest by any public official or candidate.
(b) Any statute prohibiting or authorizing specific conduct on the part of any public official or candidate. [1974 c.72 §25; 2007 c.865 §2; 2007 c.877 §39a; 2009 c.68 §23]