Chicago Governmental Ethics Ordinance Overview  

City of Chicago Board of Ethics: A General Guide for the Public

City Employees and Elected Officials Ethics Guide

Getting Ethics Advice

Board of Ethics Enforcement Procedures

The Board's Essential PowerPoint

Appointed/Elected Officials      

An Ethics Guide for appointed Members of Boards and Commissions

Appointed Officials Ethics and Open Meetings

Aldermanic “Rule 14” Recusals

The Official Seal of the City of Chicago - A User's Guide

Official and Political Communications

Businesses With or Seeking City Contracts     

For Businesses / Contractors: Guide to the Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances

City’s Campaign Financing and Political Contributions Restrictions

Conflicts of Interest / Improper Influence        

Volunteering for Outside Organizations

Contracting with the City of Chicago - A Guide for City Employees and Officials          

The Official Seal of the City of Chicago - A User's Guide

Nepotism

Stock Ownership

Gifts            

Gift Restrictions

Gifts Between Co-Workers

For Businesses / Contractors: Guide to the Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances

2023 Guide to Holiday Gifting

Lobbying            

Am I a Lobbyist?  A Step-by-Step Guide

Dealing with Lobbyists or Being Lobbied

For Businesses / Contractors: Guide to the Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances

FAQ’s About Lobbyist Law Changes for 2020

The 2020 Lobbying Law: A Fact Sheet

Outside Employment         

City Personnel with Second Jobs

Contracting with the City of Chicago - Guide for City Employees and Officials

Political Activity and Campaign Financing       

Political Activity: Guide for City Employees and Officials

City's Campaign Financing and Political Contributions Restrictions

Candidates for Elected City Office

For Businesses / Contractors: Guide to the Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances

Board Advisory Regarding 2024 Ward Committee Person Elections

Do’s & Don'ts For City Employees & Officials Regarding an Upcoming City Ward Remap Referendum

The Official Seal of the City of Chicago - A User's Guide

Post-Employment           

Chicago's Post-Employment ("Revolving Door") Restrictions

Post-Employment PowerPoint

Trade-Skill Exemption to the "Revolving Door" Laws

Travel               

City Business Travelers

Social Media Accounts

Social Media Guide