Ethics & Transparency

In California, state and federal laws create a complex set of requirements that guide elected officials and agency staff in their service to their communities. ILG offers a variety of resources to help local officials and staff comply with these laws and understand the unique legal and ethical obligations of being a public servant.

Ethics Education

The Institute offers a number of resources to help local officials and their staff comply with California’s requirement (sometimes referred to as “AB…

Promoting Ethics and Transparency

Ethics is what one ought to do–the kind of behaviors that would make the world a better place, especially if everyone engaged in them. The key…

Understanding Public Service Ethics Laws

In California, state and federal laws create a complex set of requirements laws that guide elected officials and agency staff in their service to…

FPPC Resource: Can I Vote?

An overview explaining conflict laws, and when a public official must step aside from the decision-making process.