Information about the City of Albuquerque's Board of Ethics.
The Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices was created by Charter Article XII, the Code of Ethics.The Board of Ethics is a board of limited jurisdiction for election-related matters and violations of the Code of Ethics.
The Board will meet on Friday, November 2, 2012 for the Mandatory Pre-Election Meeting
The Notice and Agenda are now available.
Campaign Practices
The Board works in conjunction with the Office of the City Clerk in elections oversight to ensure compliance with election related laws, including the Election Code and the Open and Ethical Elections Code.
The City of Albuquerque believes that citizens should have confidence in the integrity of their government, as well as independent, impartial, and responsible public officials.The Board of Ethics aids in assuring that government decisions and policies are made in the best interest of the people, the community and our government. Although the Board's jurisdiction is limited to elections matters and violations of the Code of Ethics, which regulates specified conduct by City officials, the City of Albuquerque also has the Department of Internal Audit and Investigations and created a Department of the Inspector General to ensure that the City is administering a fair, impartial and democratic government.
The Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices is comprised of seven members, with the City Council and Mayor each appointing three members.The six appointed members then elect one Chairperson to serve the Board.
The Board may conduct investigations regarding possible violations of the Election Code, the Open and Ethical Elections Code and the Code of Ethics.The Board also may issue advisory opinions at the request of City Officials and Candidates.The Office of the City Clerk retains all Board opinions as permanent records.
Board of Ethics Rules and Regulations
The Board has issued Rules and Regulations to assist in the administration, conduct, interpretation and enforcement of the Code of Ethics and the Elections Code.
Agenda and Meeting Information
Agendas and Minutes
Below are approved minutes from the Board.
