Board of Ethics, Philadelphia

The Board of Ethics (BOE) administers and enforces the City’s public integrity laws. Focus areas 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 regulations, conducts investigations, and enforces ethics rules. Formed in 2006, the independent, five-member BOE is appointed by the mayor and approved by City Council for five-year terms.