What is the Ethics Ordinance?
The Ethics Ordinance (PDF: 76K) is a collection of local governmental ethics laws proposed by the San Diego Ethics Commission and approved by the San Diego City Council. It includes provisions mirroring many of the laws contained in the state’s Political Reform Act, and also contains many other provisions designed to ensure that local officials adhere to certain ethical standards. The Ethics Ordinance contains standards of disclosure designed to avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest. It regulates certain activities of former City Officials, and prohibits the misuse of City resources and activities incompatible with public service.
