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City
Ethics Commission's Whistleblower Hotline
Toll Free - 800 / 824-4825
Whistleblower
Hotline:
800 / 824 - 4825
The
City Ethics Commission's Whistleblower Hotline is a toll-free "800"
telephone number that you can use anonymously to report violations
of any of the following:
.....City Campaign Laws - The
City's Campaign laws can be found in City Charter sections 312.
313, 314, 315, 316; Los Angeles Municipal Code section 49.7.1 et
seq.; Los Angeles Administrative Code section 24.5 et seq. and Los
Angeles Administrative Code section 24.6.
.....Municipal Lobbying Ordinance
- The Municipal Lobbying Ordinance, Los Angeles Municipal Code section
48.01 et seq., regulates the registration and reporting requirements
for lobbyists and lobbying firms that are hired by private interests
to influence City decisions The City's Campaign Laws defines the
requirements imposed upon candidates for elective City office and
their contributors. These requirements include limits on contributions,
when contributions can be received and administration of the public
matching funds program.
.....Governmental Ethics Ordinance
- The Governmental Ethics Ordinance, Los Angeles Code section 49.5.1
et seq., prohibits the use of City position or resources for private
benefit; or governs the disclosure of economic interests by specified
City employees; and, it imposes certain restrictions on gifts, outside
income and future employment for City employees.
.....Conflict of Interest Laws
- The Conflict of Interest Laws, Government Code section 87100 et
seq. and section 1090, cover disclosure and disqualification requirements
for public officials.] of any of the following: City Campaign Laws
Municipal Lobbying Ordinance Governmental Ethics Ordinance Conflict
of Interest Laws
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When
you call the Whistleblower Hotline, you will hear a short message
and have an opportunity to record your message. Remember, you do
not have to identify yourself. All information you provide will
be treated confidentially by the City Ethics Commission and will
be investigated promptly.
If your complaint does not involve a violation of the above laws,
these REFERRALS
may help direct you to the proper agency.
Important Notes
If you wish to file a complaint in person, by mail, or by fax, a
printable version of our complaint
form is available for your use.
If you choose to file a complaint online, please do not send any
information you wish to be treated confidentially. We cannot guarantee
the confidentiality of the information using the online complaint
form.
If you are a City employee, City law prohibits any retaliatory acts
being taken against you for use of the Whistleblower Hotline. If
you feel you are being retaliated against, you should immediately
contact the:
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City Ethics Commission
213 / 978-1960
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