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Board of Ethics

Promoting honesty, integrity, and transparency in City government.

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Board of Ethics

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What we do

The Board of Ethics (BOE) administers and enforces the City’s public integrity laws.

We focus on:

  • Financial disclosures.
  • Campaign finance rules.
  • Lobbying.
  • Gifts and gratuities.
  • Conflicts of interest.
  • Post-employment activities and representation.
  • Political activity restrictions for City employees and officials.

BOE advises on possible ethics violations, educates others on rules and regulations, conducts investigations, and enforces ethics rules.

Formed in 2006, the independent, five-member board is appointed by the mayor and approved by City Council for five-year terms.

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Address
1515 Arch St.
18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 686-9450
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Events

  • Apr
    10
    Event
    Financial Disclosure Information Session
    12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
    Zoom
    Event

    Financial Disclosure Information Session

    April 10, 2025
    12:00 pm to 12:45 pm, 45 minutes
    Zoom
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    The Board of Ethics coordinates the filing of City and State financial disclosure forms. Certain City officers and employees are required to file one or more of these forms upon hire and/or each year by May 1st. Sign up for a virtual information session to learn more about your filing obligations.


    Both City and State form filers will receive an email from Board of Ethics staff notifying them of their obligation to file, and any upcoming information sessions. Info session registration can be found at https://ethics.pub/FDInfoSessions. 
  • Apr
    16
    Event
    Public Board Meeting
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Event

    Public Board Meeting

    April 16, 2025
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
    This public board meeting will take place in a hybrid format. 

    For in-person attendance, please join us at 1515 Arch Street in the glass conference room on the 18th floor. For virtual attendance, use the Zoom link found within the public meeting agenda posted here several days prior to the meeting.

    All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.
  • Apr
    17
    Event
    General Ethics Training - Law Department
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    Event

    General Ethics Training - Law Department

    April 17, 2025
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 1 hour
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Resources

Ethel Knows Ethics
Ethel the Seal is the unofficial mascot of the Board of Ethics. Visit her blog for informal ethics tidbits.
BOE on Vimeo
Visit the Board of Ethics on Vimeo for meeting recordings and trainings.

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