The San Francisco Charter gives the Ethics Commission the authority to provide two kinds of advice: written formal opinions and informal advice. Written formal opinions are available to individuals who request advice about their responsibilities under local law. Formal opinions provide the requester immunity from subsequent enforcement action if the material facts are as stated in the request for advice, and if the District Attorney and City Attorney concur in the advice. Formal opinions prepared by staff must be approved by the full Commission. Informal advice does not provide similar protection.
- Advice Letter – January 30, 2017 – Advice Letter to Minouche Kandel regarding Gifts
Posted: 01/31/2017 - Advice Letter – October 4, 2016 – Advice Letter to Rebecca Foster re Post-Employment Restrictions and One-Year Communications Ban
Posted: 12/19/2016 - Advice Letter – September 16, 2016 – San Francisco Government Code Sec. 3.230 and SFUSD Officers
Posted: 11/23/2016 - Advice Letter – July 7, 2015 – Advice Letter to Jonathan Mintzer re Campaign Consultant Registration
Posted: 07/20/2015 - Advice Letter – May 8, 2012 – Advice letter to James Sutton re CFRO section 1.126
Posted: 05/9/2012 - Advice Letter – November 7, 2011 – Advice letter to Thomas Willis re CFRO section 1.126
Posted: 11/7/2011 - Advice Letter – October 5, 2011 – Advice Letter to Steven Gold, Esq./ActBlue re CFRO and Intermediaries
Posted: 10/6/2011 - Advice Letter – May 17, 2011 – Letter to Enrique Pearce re Campaign Consultant Ordinance and CFRO section 1.115
Posted: 05/20/2011 - Advice Letter – February 14, 2011 – Letter to Jesse Mainardi re Lobbyist Ordinance
Posted: 02/14/2011 - Advice Letter – July 13, 2010 – Advice letter to Michael Kim re post-employment restrictions
Posted: 07/13/2010