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The Board of Ethics enhances public confidence in the administration of City government
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Governmental Ethics Ordinance/ Rules & Regs / Executive Orders

Governmental Ethics Ordinance

Current Ordinance Effective October 20, 2024

Text only of Current Ordinance Effective October 20, 2024

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  • Amended Ordinance - effective October 20, 2024
  • Amended Ordinance - effective October 1, 2022
  • Amended Ordinance - effective April 20, 2020
  • Amended Ordinance - effective Jan 1, 2020
  • Amended Ordinance - effective Mar. 13, 2019
  • Amended Ordinance - effective Jan. 17, 2018
  • Amended Ordinance - effective Mar. 16, 2016
  • Amended Ordinance - effective Jul. 30, 2015
  • Amended Ordinance - effective Sep. 10, 2014
  • Amended Ordinance - effective Nov. 1, 2012
  • Expired Oct. 31, 2012

 

Campaign Financing Ordinance

To read the Campaign Financing Ordinance that was in effect through October 31, 2012 click here.

Note: chapter 2-164 of the Municipal Code of Chicago was repealed on November 1, 2012.  The new campaign financing restrictions can be found in Article VI of the Governmental Ethics Ordinance,

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BoE

 

EXECUTIVE ORDERS 2011-1 THROUGH 2011-6

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