Public Ethics Commission
The Public Ethics Commission is an independent commission made up of Oakland residents and charged with ensuring fairness, openness, honesty and integrity in Oakland City government. City Hall is currently closed to the public. If you need to speak with Public Ethics Staff, please send an email to ethicscomission@oaklandca.gov.
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Resources to help City staff, public officials, candidates, lobbyists, contractors doing business with Oakland, and other organizations understand and comply with government integrity laws.
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Government Ethics
Ethics, gift, conflict of interest, and other rules public officials must follow
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Campaign Finance Rules and Disclosure
The Commission enforces campaign rules and serves as filing officer for campaign reporting
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Lobbyist Rules
Learn how to register as a lobbyist, report lobbying activity and more
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Board and Commission Members
Essentials for new Board and Commission members
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Candidates and Campaigns
View candidate toolkits, contribution limits, forms & other information about campaigns.
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Disclosure Information and Data
Disclosure statements are public records and are available for review online
Report a Problem
The Commission has authority to impose penalties for violations of ethics laws, campaign finance laws, and lobbyist registration requirements.
Get Training
View resources and upcoming training opportunities for candidates, treasurers, committees, Form 700 filers.
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Candidate and Treasurer Training
An overview of the California Political Reform Act and Oakland Campaign Reform Act
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Board and Commission Members Ethics Training
Learn about the rules and responsibilities for Board and Commission Members
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Government Ethics for Form 700 Filers Training
This Government Ethics Training provides a comprehensive overview of local ethics laws
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Open Meetings Sunshine Training
This training video is for City staff and Board and Commission members
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Limited Public Financing Program Training
Learn about the Limited Public Financing program and its requirements.
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Mandatory AB1234 Ethics for Elected Officials Training
Required for elected officials and compensated board members
About
The Public Ethics Commission is an independent commission made up of Oakland residents and charged with ensuring fairness, openness, honesty and integrity in Oakland City government.
Our objective is to make sure Oakland public officials and government decision-making processes operate in a fair and unbiased manner, to promote transparency in Oakland government, and to promote public trust in our local political system.
The Commission's duties include ensuring compliance with the City of Oakland's government ethics, campaign finance, transparency, and lobbyist registration laws
Contact Us
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1 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Room 104
Oakland, CA 94612
Room 104
Oakland, CA 94612