Ethics for City Staff, Elected Officials and Board Members This page provides information and resources on specific ethics rules and requirements found in the Government Ethics Act (GEA) and Conflict of Interest Code.
Board and Commission Member Essentials Board members must take an oath, file Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and annually, complete required ethics training, and familiarize themselves with their board’s rules and procedures.
Required Ethics Training for Local Officials AB 1234 is a state law that requires all local officials to receive training on public service ethics laws and principles every two years.
Learn More About Form 700 Public Servants identified in the City's Conflict of Interest Code are required to submit a Statement of Economic Interest, also known as the Form 700.
Government Ethics for Form 700 Filers Training This Government Ethics Training provides a comprehensive overview of local ethics laws in Oakland including: gift restrictions, conflicts of interests, post-employment restrictions, and misuse of City resources/position.
Ticket Distribution Training This training is intended for all City of Oakland Public Servants who distribute or receive City-issued event tickets.