This page applies to NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEMBERS ONLY.

If you are NOT a member of a Neighborhood council, CLICK HERE.

Use the links below to access each section of the training. If you leave the training before completing a section, you will have to start over again at the beginning, so please allot enough time to complete each section. The approximate time needed to complete each section is listed next to the link.

If your computer does not have at least Flash Player version 9, please install it before beginning the training:

IMPORTANT! You will need the latest version of Flash Player. Earlier versions of Flash do not work properly with this training!

Please take the training at a computer where you have speakers or can plug in headphones. If you are hearing impaired, you can still complete the training, as the script for the audio appears on a sidebar in the presentation.*

Please listen to the power point presentation for sections 1-3. Then click on the link below for the quiz. Complete all three sections of the quiz and email it to done.ethicstraining@lacity.org or fax it to 213-485-4608 attention Ethics Training Coordinator. If you have technical difficulties, please contact the Ethics Commission at 213-978-1960.

A quiz is provided at the bottom of this page with specific instructions for members of Neighbrohood Councils. You must complete the quiz on this page in order to receive your certificate of completion.

Section 1: Impartiality and Fairness:
  Understanding and Avoiding Conflicts of Interests (45 minutes)

Section 2: Stewardship of the Public Trust:
  Use of Public Office and Authority (35 minutes)

Section 3: Fostering Accountability:
  Transparency and Fair Governmental Processes (35 minutes)

Ethics and Open Government Quiz for Neighborhood Councils:

• Interactive Version
  (Requires Microsoft Word. Please complete, save and e-mail your completed quiz to done.ethicstraining@lacity.org)
  
  
• Printable Version
  (Requires Acrobat Reader. Print, complete and fax quiz to 213-485-4608 attention "Ethics Training Coordinator")

For Attorneys - MCLE Credit:
This training is eligible for 2 hours of MCLE self-study credit. Please keep a record of your certificate for your files.

* As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990 (ADA) the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon, request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and services may be provided upon request. For additional information, please contact the Commission via our TTY line at (213) 978-2609.