Shortly after assuming office, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa issued his first Executive Directive on Ethics (ED 2005-1) to all city departments, boards and commissions. In ED 2005-1, the Mayor outlined a series of steps that he asked General Managers, departmental directors and administrators, and board and commission members to take in maintaining and enhancing public confidence in city government.
On July 11, 2005, the Mayor’s office also circulated an “Ethics Pledge” to all General Managers, asking them to abide by certain ethical values and principles during their city tenure.
On July 12, 2006, Mayor Villaraigosa issued his second Executive Directive on Ethics (ED 2006-7). In this directive, the Mayor reinforced the city's commitment articulated in ED 2005-1 and expanded the scope of his previous mandate. This directive calls for an appointment of a high-level Ethics Liaison from each department; instructs that each department assess and update their Conflict of Interest Code; and requires that all city officials complete a two-hour Ethics course.
A copy of both Executive Directives on Ethics can be accessed at the following links:
In addition, two other documents referred to in the Directive and Pledge can be found directly at:
The City Ethics Commission will be working with the Office of the Mayor to coordinate and assist in the implementation of both Ethics Directive 2005-1 and 2006-7.
For specific information about the Mayor’s Executive Directives or General Manager Ethics Pledge, you may wish to contact the office of the Mayor at (213) 978-0750, or visit the Mayor’s official website at http://www.lacity.org/mayor/index.htm .
