Whistleblower Ordinance

In September 2008, the Oakland City Council passed the Whistleblower Protection Ordinance to protect Oaklanders who come forward to report waste, abuse or fraud in Oakland.

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Whistleblower Ordinance

Posted: August 31st, 2018 3:44 PM

Last Updated: January 20th, 2021 8:00 PM

"No officer or employee of the City of Oakland shall use or threaten to use any official authority or influence to restrain or prevent any other person who is acting in good faith and upon reasonable belief as a whistleblower."

"No officer or employee of the City of Oakland shall use or threaten to use any official authority or influence to cause any adverse employment action as a reprisal against a City officer or employee who acts as a whistleblower in good faith and with reasonable belief that improper conduct has occurred."