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San FranciscoEthics Commission

City elected officials, department heads, board members, and commissioners who are required to file Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) with the Ethics Commission under San Francisco Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code Section 3.1-103(a)(1) and (b)(1) must also complete the Ethics training required by California Government Code Section 53235 (AB 1234) and the Sunshine Ordinance […]

This previously-recorded information session was presented by Ethics Commission staff on March 17, 2021. The approximately 59-minute session provides an overview of the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) and its Schedules, Gift and Conflict of Interest laws, and Filer Support and Resources. Deputy City Attorney Andrew Shen assisted with the live Q&A segment.   […]

This previously-recorded information session was presented by Ethics Commission staff on February 17, 2021. The approximately 45-minute session provides an overview of the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) and its Schedules, Additional Filing Requirements for City Officials, and Filer Support and Resources. Deputy City Attorney Andrew Shen assisted with the live Q&A segment.   […]

This previously-recorded information session was conducted by Ethics Commission staff on February 10, 2021. The approximately 66-minute session provides an overview of the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700), Filing Officer Duties, Additional Filing Requirements for City Officials, and Filer Support and Resources, plus a live Q&A segment.   Supporting Resources: Presentation slides

Effective 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. This fact sheet summarizes the changes and benefits; provides an overview of Form 700 requirements and filing officer responsibilities, and includes an informative FAQ. Click […]

City elected officials, commissioners and board members, and department heads are subject to behested payment reporting laws. In general, public officials need to be mindful that any time they solicit a donation (monetary or non-monetary), they may need to disclose the payment that results from that request. This fact sheet provides an overview of both […]

Departmental Filing Officers: Thank you for submitting your worksheets confirming your Form 700 designated filers last week. This was a critical step in the transition to electronic filing (“e-filing”) beginning January ’22  for your designated filers who presently file on paper. My office is in the process of reviewing and validating information you’ve provided, and […]

Dear Colleagues: cc: Departmental Filing Officers I am writing today to let you know that the Ethics Commission has not yet received a submission from your department confirming your department’s Conflict of Interest Code (“COI”) designated Form 700 filers. As detailed in prior notices from our office this summer, this information is necessary to successfully […]

Department Heads and Filing Officers: On Monday, August 2nd, the Ethics Commission sent out a communication to departments with the subject line [Ethics Form 700 E-Filing Expansion Project | Confirm your Form 700 Designated Filers by September 15th] seeking action on critical next steps in the transition to electronic filing for all Form 700 designated […]

Department Heads and Filing Officers: This notice seeks your department’s action on critical next steps in the transition to electronic filing for all Form 700 designated filers on January 1, 2022. Effective January 1, 2022, employees occupying designated positions (“designed filers”) identified in Sections 3.1-103(d) and 3.1-108 of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code will […]

Department Heads: Last month’s email from our Executive Director, LeeAnn Pelham, announced that effective January 1, 2022, employees occupying designated positions in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, who currently file their Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) statements on paper, will be required to file their statements in electronic format using the Ethics Commission’s […]

Department Heads: As all City departments look ahead to the start of a new fiscal year and continue to adapt our operations and processes to promote business continuity, program accountability, and the public trust, I want to take this opportunity to be in touch today to 1) update you on several important developments regarding a […]

Department Heads, Members of Boards and Commissions, and City Employees: Click here to download Click to access SIA-2021-Reminder-Notice.pdf

Appointing Authorities, Department Heads, and Filing Officers: This notice is being provided by the Ethics Commission’s Engagement and Compliance division to familiarize you with several new eForms associated with the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) program that will replace existing paper forms effective March 1, 2021. The sections below provide a description of each […]

Department Heads: The purpose of this notice is to help inform you about new legislation that affects your board or commission. On November 5, 2019, San Francisco citizens voted to enact Proposition F – a measure that amends the San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code by establishing new campaign contribution restrictions for persons and […]