A public commitment to campaign honorably cam promote the right tone in campaigns.
California Code of Fair Campaign Practices - California law suggests a voluntary code. It's fine as far as it goes, but doesn't reflect the current realities of the kind of behaviors that undermine public trust and confidence in the political process.
Pledge of Fair Campaign Practices - This is a a proposed update of California's voluntary code, based on research from UC Berkeley's Center for Campaign Conduct.
(Four-page tipsheet): Provides a handy reference on the kinds of issues that ought to trigger a conversation with agency counsel or the Fair Political Practices Commission.
This fictional vignette offers thoughts on how an official might respond should a campaign supporter ask for something in return for campaign support. Download video »
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