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Ethics
On This Page...
- Why Ethics Matter
- Sources and Enforcement of City of Phoenix Ethics Policies and Laws
- Guidance for Elected Officials
- Guidance for Boards and Commission Members
- Guidance for Employees and Volunteers
- Ethics Commission
- Submit an Ethics Inquiry
- Meeting Agendas
- Meeting Results
- Meeting Minutes
- Additional Information
- Integrity Line/Online Fraud Reporting
- Additional Information
Ethics rules and policies for all city officials
The City Council adopted a City gift policy and extended the Ethics policy, which applies to City Elected Officials, Board and Commission Members and Employees and Volunteers.
Why Ethics Matter
Public trust in the City is built on the conduct of elected officials, employees, board members, and volunteers. Only when residents have confidence that their City elected officials, employees, board members, and volunteers will act fairly and honestly can democratic government function properly. Therefore, it is imperative that all in public service perform their duties at the highest standards of personal integrity, fairness, and honesty, and never use their City position for improper personal gain.
Sources and Enforcement of City of Phoenix Ethics Policies and Laws
Although City ethics policies and laws stem from several sources and standards, three significant policies and laws establish City ethics standards:
- The City of Phoenix Ethics Policy, Phoenix City Code Section 2-52;
- The City of Phoenix Gift Policy, also found in Phoenix City Code Section 2-52;
- Arizona law for conflicts of interest as adopted by Phoenix City Charter Chapter XI and found in Arizona Revised Statutes Title 38, Chapter 3, Article 8; and
- The City of Phoenix Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy, Phoenix City Code Section 2-54.
Violations of these ethics policies and laws by elected officials and board members are enforced through the City of Phoenix Ethics Commission. Violations of these ethics policies and laws by employees and volunteers are enforced through the City Manager. Although each of these policies and laws are generally uniform as applied to all in public service, some differences exist, and therefore, elected officials, employees, board members, and volunteers should look to guidance that applies to their specific public duty and role.
Guidance for Elected Officials
For more information or to submit an Ethics Inquiry against an elected official, please see the Ethics Commission.
- Arizona Revised Statues: Title 38: Public Officers and Employees; Chapter 3: Conduct of Office; Article 8: Conflict of Interest of Officers and Employees; Subsections 38-501 through 38-511.
- Phoenix City Code Sec. 2-52, City of Phoenix Ethics and Gift Policies; Phoenix City Code Sec. 2-53, City of Phoenix Ethics Commission; Phoenix City Code Section 2-54, City of Phoenix Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (PDF)
- For additional policies and laws, please refer to the Appendix sections A and B of the handbook
Guidance for Boards and Commission Members
For more information or to submit an Ethics Inquiry against a Board or Commission Member, please see the Ethics Commission.
Revised – November 2025.
- Page 8 - Section II Applicable Ethics Policies and Laws, D. Conflicts of Interest, 3. Examples – Conflict of Interest, Subsection A. Owns Property in Close Proximity - The section was updated to provide additional verbiage about the need for a case-by-case analysis, particularly in zoning conflicts.
- To view the red-lined version, please see the November 2025 Ethics Commission Agenda posted below.
- Arizona Revised Statues: Title 38: Public Officers and Employees; Chapter 3: Conduct of Office; Article 8: Conflict of Interest of Officers and Employees; Subsections 38-501 through 38-511.
- Phoenix City Code 2-52, City of Phoenix Ethics and Gift Policies; Phoenix CIty Code Section 2-53, City of Phoenix Ethics Commission; Phoenix City Code Section 2-54, City of Phoenix Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy.
- For additional policies and laws, please refer to the Appendix, Sections A and B of the handbook.
Guidance for Employees and Volunteers
- Arizona Revised Statutes: Title 38: Public Officers and Employees; Chapter 3: Conduct of Office; Article 8: Conflict of Interest of Officers and Employees; Subsections 38-501 - 38-511
- Phoenix City Code Sec. 2-52, City of Phoenix Ethics and Gift Policies; Phoenix City Code Sec. 2-53, City of Phoenix Ethics Commission; Phoenix City Code Section 2-54, City of Phoenix Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (PDF)
- Administrative regulation 2.35, Discrimination (PDF)
- Administrative Regulation 2.93, Employee Gift Policy (PDF)
- For additional policies and laws, please refer to the Appendix A of the handbook.
Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission is authorized to receive allegations of ethical violations, investigate, take testimony, and engage in any other action to the extent permitted and established by law to oversee the investigation and enforcement of the gift policy and conflicts of interest pursuant to Phoenix City Charter Chapter XI, Sec. 1 (Title 38, Article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes) related to elected officials and board and commission members. If you have questions, please contact ethics.commission@phoenix.gov.
Submit an Ethics Inquiry
Meeting Agendas
Meeting Results
Meeting Minutes
Additional Information
Per the City of Phoenix Ethics Commission Rules of Procedure, Rule 4.c., Requests for Inquiry, investigations and any related Ethics Commission proceedings must remain confidential. Requests for Inquiry will be made public in accordance with Arizona law after the Ethics Commission votes in open session to: (i) dismiss the Request for Inquiry in whole after an initial evaluation; or (ii) makes a final recommendation to Council related to the Request for Inquiry. See below for Resolved Ethics Inquiries.
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Integrity Line/Online Fraud Reporting
Additional Information
If you or a member of the public need TTY or other assistance in reporting ethics or integrity concerns, please use Relay 7-1-1 or contact the City’s Equal Opportunity Department’s Compliance and Enforcement Division at 602-262-7486 or contact.eod@phoenix.gov.