Filing an Ethics Complaint
The Sacramento City Council established the Sacramento Ethics Commission to review and consider complaints against elected and appointed City officials and to ensure that those officials are conforming their conduct to the City’s laws and policies. The Commission’s organization, powers, and duties are set forth in chapter 2.112 of the Sacramento City Code.
View the Sacramento Ethics Commission Procedures.
View the Sacramento Ethics Commission Complaint Workflow.
Complaints must identify the specific alleged violations which forms the basis for the complaint and contain sufficient fact to warrant a formal investigation.
The commission has the power and duty to review, investigate, and consider complaints alleging violations of:
- Section 35 of the Sacramento City Charter ("Limitation on Future Employment")
- City Code Chapter 1.20 ("Code of Fair Campaign Practices")
- City Code Chapter 2.13 ("Campaign Contribution Limitations") and Chapter 2.14 ("Campaign Spending Limits and Public Campaign Financing"), if the city has not contracted with the Fair Political Practices Commission for enforcement of those chapters.
- City Code Chapter 2.15 ("Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Code")
- City Code Chapter 2.16 ("Conflict of Interest")
- City Code Chapter 4.02 ("Code of Ethics")
- City Code Chapter 4.04 ("Sunshine Ordinance")
- Chapter 3 ("Conduct of Members") and Rule 6.E (Closed Sessions) of the Council Rules of Procedure
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has primary responsibility for the impartial and effective administration of the Political Reform Act. If you suspect a violation of the Political Reform Act or Government Code section 1090 you may file a complaint on their website.
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