The Institute's ethics program promotes public confidence and trust in local agency decision-making by helping local officials understand the unique legal and ethical obligations of being a public servant. Read more »
Both the California State Association of Counties and the League of California Cities will help local officials demonstrate their commitment to public service ethics this fall. The vehicle will be sessions on public service ethics laws and principles at each organization's annual conference. Read more »
In 2009, the Institute was honored to receive national recognition its efforts in promoting public service ethics. The Institute received the Public Integrity Award, which was presented by the American Society for Public Administration in collaboration with the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws, the Council of State Governments, and the International City/County Management Association.
"Everyday Ethics" is the Institute's award-winning column. Every two months, the Institute's ethics program analyzes different ethical dilemmas public officials are likely to face. Some of these dilemmas have legal dimensions, some have ethical dimensions and many are a combination of both. Read more »
What is a conscientious fellow public servant to do if he or she suspects wrongdoing?
While it’s difficult to give advice that addresses every situation, this pamphlet offers an eight-step process to provide an analytical framework. In addition, this pamphlet offers a number of resources to help local officials achieve the difficult balance between not turning a blind eye to potential wrong-doing while avoiding unjustly accusing someone of it.Read more »
(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.
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