City Of Los Angeles Code Of Ethics PDF

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE NOTICE 14.5 December 9, 2015 TO: All Department Personnel FROM: Chief of Police SUBJECT: CITY OF LOS ANGELES CODE OF ETHICS In order to enhance Department awareness and a better understanding of the City of Los Angeles Code of Ethics, the attached Statement ofA...

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE NOTICE 14.5 December 9, 2015 TO: All Department Personnel FROM: Chief of Police SUBJECT: CITY OF LOS ANGELES CODE OF ETHICS In order to enhance Department awareness and a better understanding of the City of Los Angeles Code of Ethics, the attached Statement ofApproved Principlesfor Public Service in the Government ofthe City ofLos Angeles is being incorporated as part of the Department Manual as a reference document page. It can be viewed on the Local Area Network's digital version of the Department Manual when clicking on the "Code of Ethics" button, which is located next to the "Core Values" button on the cover page. Furthermore, a hyperlink has been created on this reference page to assist the user in reviewing relevant Governmental Ethics Ordinance sections of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The Code of Ethics section of the Department Manual is accessible on the Department's Local Area Network under the Infoweb Menu, Reference Library, Manuals, Department Manual, Code of Ethics section. Any questions regarding this Notice may be directed to Lieutenant John Lortz, Special Projects Section, Policies and Procedures Division, at(213)486-0444. CHARLIE BECK Chief of Police Attachment DISTRIBUTION "D" City of Los Angeles CODE OF ETHICS STATEMENT OF APPROVED PRINCIPLES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE GOVERNMENT 0F THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES Adopted by Council Resolution, July 21, 1959 and Amended August 23, 1979 by Council resolution I General Rule with Respect to Conflicts of Interest Persons in the public service shall not engage in nor shall they have any interest, direct or indirect, in any business or transaction, nor incur obligation which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of their official duties in the public interest or which impairs their independence of judgment in the discharge of such duties. II Actions and Conduct Designed to build Public Confidence Persons in the public service shall not only be ever conscious that public service is a public trust but also shall be impartial and devoted to the best interests of the City, and shall so act and conduct themselves, both inside and outside the City's service, as not to give occasion for distrust of their impartiality or of their devotion to the city's best interests. III Acceptance of Favors and Gratuities Persons in the public service shall not accept money or other consideration or favors from anyone other than the City for the performance of an act which they would be required or expected to perform in the regular course of their duties; nor shall such persons accept any gifts, gratuities or favors of any kind which might reasonably be interpreted as an attempt to influence their actions with respect to City business. IV Use of Confidential Information Persons in the public service shall not disclose confidential information acquired by or available to them in the course of their employment with the City, or use such information for speculation or personal gain. V Use of City Employment and Facilities for Private Gain Persons in the public service shall not use, for private gain or advantage, their City time or the City's facilities, equipment or supplies, nor shall they use or attempt to use their position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions for themselves or others. VI Contracts With the City Persons in the public service shall not exercise any discretionary powers for, or make any recommendations on behalf of or to the City or any department or officer thereof with respect to any contract or sale to which the City or any department thereof is a party and in which such persons shall knowingly be directly or indirectly financially interested. VII Outside Employment Impairing Service to the City Persons in the public service shall not engage in outside employment or business activity which involves such hours of work or physical effort that it would or could be reasonably expected to substantially reduce the quality or quantity of work or interfere with such persons' giving a full day's labor for a full day's pay. VIII Outside Employment Incompatible With Official Duties Persons in the public service shall not engage in any outside employment which involves the performance by them of any work which will come before them as officers or employees of the City, or under their supervision, for approval or inspection; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be taken to limit in any manner the outside employment of such persons where the interests of the City are protected under Section 222 of the Charter and ordinances adopted thereunder. IX Personal Investments Persons in the public service shall not make personal investments in enterprises which they have reason to believe may be involved in decisions or recommendations to be made by the, or under their supervision, or which will otherwise create a substantial conflict between their private interests and the public interest. If, however, persons in the public service have financial interests in matters coming before them, or before the department in which they are employed, they shall disqualify themselves from any participation therein. X Discussion of Future Employment Persons in the public service shall not negotiate for future employment outside the City service with any person, firm, or organization known by such persons to be dealing with the City concerning matters within such persons' areas of responsibility or upon which they must act or make a recommendation. XI Conduct with Respect to Performance on the Job Persons in the public service shall perform their duties earnestly, economically and efficiently. XII Activities Incompatible With Official Duties and the Reporting of Improper Government Activities Persons in the public service shall not engage in any improper governmental activity or in any actions or practices which should interfere with the proper performance of the duties of others. Persons in the City service are strongly encouraged to fulfill their own moral obligations to the City by disclosing to the extent not expressly prohibited by law, improper governmental activities within their knowledge. No officer or employee of the City shall directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the authority or influence of such officer or employee for the purpose of intimidating, threatening, coercing, commanding, or influencing any person with the intent of interfering with that person's duty to disclose such improper activity. XIII Loyalty Persons in the public service shall uphold the Federal and California State Constitutions, laws and legal regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Los Angeles, and all other applicable governmental entities therein. XTV Equal Employment Opportunity Persons in the public service shall not, in the performance of their service responsibilities, discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including sexual harassment and gender identity or expression, which includes actual or perceived transgender status), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS (acquitted or perceived) or retaliation for having filed a discrimination complaint or participating in a protected activity; and they shall cooperate in achieving the equal employment opportunity goals and objectives of the City. (Updated 7/05)