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Ethics Commissions

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What is an Ethics Commission?

What is an ethics commission and should my agency develop one? The materials in this section discuss the role of an ethics commission and issues to ponder if your agency is interested in forming one.

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Article: Understanding the Role of Ethics Commissions

This article explains what ethics commissions can and can’t do to help a local agency promote public service ethics. 

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Tips to Keep in Mind When Creating an Ethics Commission

San Diego’s Ethics Commission Executive Director helpfully shared this advice with the Sacramento City Charter Review Commission.

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