Mission Statement As an independent voice for more open and responsive City government, the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission acts through its voter-established mandate to preserve the public trust. Through meaningful public disclosure and effective education, the Commission is committed to supporting and equipping an informed citizenry. Dedicated to upholding the public interest, the Commission shapes, administers and enforces City ethics, campaign finance and lobbying laws that ensure Los Angeles elections and government decision making are fair, transparent and accountable. Contact 200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles City Hall, 24th Floor Los Angeles, California 90012  Directions to City Hall: map transit directions driving directions (213) 978-1960 (213) 978-1988 [Fax] (213) 978-2609 [TTY] ethics.commission@lacity.org	Photo by Jerry Fernandez
Commission A five-member panel of part-time Commissioners appointed by the Mayor, City Council President, City Council President Pro Tem, City Attorney, and Controller. Each Commissioner serves a five-year term and can be removed only for cause.   Commissioners Helen E. Zukin, President (Jul 2006 - Present) Sean P. Treglia, Vice-President (2004 - Present) Michael Camuñez (Dec 2007 - Present) Paul H. Turner (June 2008 - Present) Nedra Jenkins (June 2008 - Present)   Staff An Executive Director, who serves at the will of the Commission for a maximum of 10 years, and 27 full-time employees. Executive Staff LeeAnn Pelham, Executive Director Deena Ghaly, Director of Enforcement and Deputy Executive Director David Tristan, Director of Program Operations and Deputy Director Eric Tan, Director of Operations and Planning Heather Holt, Director of Policy and Legislation   Budget $2.3 million for fiscal year 2008-2009. Past Commissioners Bill Boyarsky (2003 - 2008) Robert M. Saltzman (2005 - 2007) Gil Garcetti (2002 - 2007) Dr. Uri D. Herscher (2002 - 2006) Dale E. Bonner (2000 - 2005) Pam Emerson (1999 - 2004) Miriam Krinsky (1998 - 2003) Richard Walch (1996 - 2002) David W. Fleming (2001 - 2002) Msgr. Terrance Fleming (1999 - 2001) Susan Estrich (1999 - 2000) Paul Krekorian (1998 - 1999) Art Mattox (1998 - 1999) Raquelle de la Rocha (1995 - 1999) Edwin O. Guthman (1990 - 1998) Eve Fisher (1994 - 1998) Ann Petroni (1994 - 1997) Treesa Way Drury (1990 - 1996) Dennis E. Curtis (1990 - 1995) Dr. Cynthia Ann Telles (1990 - 1994) William K. Mills, Jr. (1991 - 1993) Alice Walker Duff (1990 - 1991)