Education and Training
Publications & Reports
Chicago Governmental Ethics Ordinance Overview ![scales of justice scales of justice](/content/dam/city/depts/ethics/general/GRAFX/PubPage/graf-GEO.png)
City of Chicago Board of Ethics: A General Guide for the Public
City Employees and Elected Officials Ethics Guide
Board of Ethics Enforcement Procedures
The Board's Essential PowerPoint
Appointed/Elected Officials ![elected elected](/content/dam/city/depts/ethics/general/GRAFX/PubPage/graf-OFF.png)
An Ethics Guide for appointed Members of Boards and Commissions
Appointed Officials Ethics and Open Meetings
The Official Seal of the City of Chicago - A User's Guide
Official and Political Communications
Businesses With or Seeking City Contracts ![contract contract](/content/dam/city/depts/ethics/general/GRAFX/PubPage/graf-contracts.png)
For Businesses / Contractors: Guide to the Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances
City’s Campaign Financing and Political Contributions Restrictions
Conflicts of Interest / Improper Influence ![conflict conflict](/content/dam/city/depts/ethics/general/GRAFX/PubPage/graf-conflict.png)
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
Gifts ![gift gift](/content/dam/city/depts/ethics/general/GRAFX/PubPage/graf-gift.jpg)
For Businesses / Contractors: Guide to the Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances
Lobbying ![lobby lobby](/content/dam/city/depts/ethics/general/GRAFX/PubPage/graf-lobby.png)
Am I a Lobbyist? Must I Register with the Board of Ethics
Dealing with Lobbyists or Being Lobbied
For Businesses / Contractors: Guide to the Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances
Outside Employment ![jobs jobs](/content/dam/city/depts/ethics/general/GRAFX/PubPage/graf-outside.png)
City Personnel with Second Jobs
Contracting with the City of Chicago - Guide for City Employees and Officials
Political Activity and Campaign Financing ![vote vote](/content/dam/city/depts/ethics/general/GRAFX/PubPage/graf-political.png)
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 ![post employment post employment](/content/dam/city/depts/ethics/general/GRAFX/PubPage/graf-postem.png)
Chicago's Post-Employment ("Revolving Door") Restrictions
Trade-Skill Exemption to the "Revolving Door" Laws
Travel ![travel travel](/content/dam/city/depts/ethics/general/GRAFX/PubPage/graf-travel.png)
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