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Board of Ethics

Promoting honesty, integrity, and transparency in City government.

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Board of Ethics

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What we do

The Board of Ethics (BOE) administers and enforces the City’s public integrity laws.

We focus on:

  • Financial disclosures.
  • Campaign finance rules.
  • Lobbying.
  • Gifts and gratuities.
  • Conflicts of interest.
  • Post-employment activities and representation.
  • Political activity restrictions for City employees and officials.

BOE advises on possible ethics violations, educates others on rules and regulations, conducts investigations, and enforces ethics rules.

Formed in 2006, the independent, five-member board is appointed by the mayor and approved by City Council for five-year terms.

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Address
1515 Arch St.
18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone
Phone: (215) 686-9450
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Events

  • Sep
    9
    Event
    Public Service Fellows General Ethics Training (in person)
    10:00 am to 11:00 am
    TBD
    Event

    Public Service Fellows General Ethics Training (in person)

    September 9, 2026
    10:00 am to 11:00 am, 1 hour
    TBD
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  • Sep
    9
    Event
    ADVISORY Board and Commission Member General Ethics Training
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Zoom
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    ADVISORY Board and Commission Member General Ethics Training

    September 9, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
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    This training is open to City ADVISORY board and commission members only. For a list of non-advisory boards and commissions, visit https://ethics.pub/BCList. Any boards or commissions not listed are considered advisory. 

    All new board and commission members must attend an initial general ethics training within their first 90 days of service, as well as a refresher training once a year after that until their time with the City has concluded. Ethics trainings cover several topics including conflicts of interest, gifts, representation, and political activity, as well as basic information about the State Ethics Act.
    Training registration can be completed at https://ethics.pub/GETraining. If you have any questions, please contact BOE.training@phila.gov.

  • Sep
    9
    Event
    DAO New Attorney Orientation
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Event

    DAO New Attorney Orientation

    September 9, 2026
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, 2 hours
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Resources

Ethel Knows Ethics
Ethel the Seal is the unofficial mascot of the Board of Ethics. Visit her blog for informal ethics tidbits.
BOE on Vimeo
Visit the Board of Ethics on Vimeo for meeting recordings and trainings.

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