Ethics Issues and Advice

ICMA promotes ethical conduct by providing confidential advice to members, offering insight on real world issues in Public Management's (P.M.) monthly column, Ethics Matter!, and providing guidance to local government officials.

Topics of Interest

Access ethics advice along with real world examples published in P.M. Can't find your issue or need advice? Contact Jessica Cowles, ICMA's ethics director, at jcowles@icma.org.

Appearance Issues	Length of Service
Appointment Commitment	Media Relations
Ballot Measure Issues	Personal Relationships
Conflicts of Interest	Personnel and Equal Opportunity Issues
Consulting and Outside Employment	Professional Respect/Courtesy
Dual Roles	Public Confidence
Elected Official Relationships	Recruitments
Employment and Compensation Issues	Recall Elections
Endorsements and References	Reporting Unethical Conduct
Fundraising	Running for Elected Office
General Ethics Guidance	Supporting a Candidate for Elected Office
General Political Activity
Gifts
Interim/Retired Managers
Investments

Topics

Ethics

Job Titles

Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Department Heads Mid-Management and Entry-Level Staff Retired Student and Intern