Appointed Officials (persons who are appointed to or serve on City Boards and Commissions) are subject to the provisions of the City's Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances. Click Here for a summary of how these provisions affect appointed officials.

Several provisions of the Governmental Ethics Ordinance (Municipal Code of Chicago, Chapter 2-156) contain restrictions relevant to City employees who have employment or business interests outside of City government.

The Governmental Ethics Ordinance, Chapter 2-156 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, contains post-employment restrictions that apply to all former employees and officials of the City.