City and County of San Francisco
Ethics Commission

EnglishEffective January 1, 2022, designated filers will be required to file assuming office, annual, and leaving office Form 700 statements in electronic format using the Ethics Commission’s internet-based NetFile e-filing system. […]

EnglishProposition T was placed on the ballot by a unanimous vote of the San Francisco Ethics Commission in July, 2016 and subsequently approved by San Francisco Voters on the November […]

EnglishDownload Print Copy This fact sheet describes who will qualify as a lobbyist under the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance. Lobbyists must register and comply with the Ordinance’s requirements. What Does […]

EnglishDownload Print Copy This fact sheet describes “lobbying contacts” under the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance and explains how to count them. Understanding lobbying contacts helps in determining whether to register […]

EnglishDownload Print Copy This fact sheet summarizes the disclosure requirements for lobbyists in San Francisco.  Lobbyists are responsible for monthly disclosure reports, disclosures about employment, and document retention. Monthly Disclosures […]

EnglishDownload Print Copy This fact sheet explains how to register as a lobbyist in San Francisco.  Lobbyists must file a registration report, pay initial registration fees, train, and pay annual […]

EnglishDownload Print Copy This fact sheet describes the basic requirements and prohibitions imposed on lobbyists under the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance. Definition of a Lobbyist A lobbyist is someone who: […]

EnglishEthics Commission staff has prepared answers to the “top ten” questions regarding the City’s registration and reporting requirements for permit consultants, which took effect January 1, 2015.   These answers are […]