Publications
City law requires the Ethics Commission to promote understanding of the laws within its jurisdiction. One of the ways it does that is by creating a variety of materials to help explain the responsibilities and limitations that exist in the campaign, ethics, contracts, and lobbying programs.
CAMPAIGNS
Candidate Guides
Contributor Information
Election Limits
City
2020 CPI Adjustments to Election Limits
These amounts apply to the 2022 Primary Elections. They apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opened after March 1, 2020. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.2021 CPI Adjustments to Election Limits
These amounts do not apply to the 2022 Primary Elections. These amounts apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opened after March 1, 2021. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.2022 CPI Adjustments to Election Limits
These amounts do not apply to the 2022 Primary Elections. They apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opens after March 1, 2022. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.LAUSD
2022 Election Limits
These amounts apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opened after April 23, 2020.CONTRIBUTION TYPE LIMIT AMOUNT Cash Contributions $30 per person, per election Non-cash Contributions $1,300 per person, per election Anonymous Contributions $300 in total, per election Loans $1,300 per person, per election Filing Schedules
Fundraising Windows
The fundraising window for the 2024 primary elections opened for City Council and LAUSD candidates on September 5, 2022.
Candidates are required to file a Form 12 before they may begin fundraising.
For more information, please see the 2024 City Candidate Guide and the 2024 LAUSD Candidate Guide.
Matching Funds
Matching Funds FAQ
2023 Election | 2024 ElectionsMatching Funds - Example of an Acceptable Electronic Certification
Matching Funds Spreadsheet Template
For more information, click here.Other Materials
ETHICS
Ethics Handbook for City Officials
Gifts
Gifts Brochure
Gift Giving Guide
Gift Acceptance Guide
Gift Journal
Officeholder Committees
Webpage | PDF Trifold Brochure
LOBBYING
Who is a Lobbyist?
Video | Brochure | Information Sheet
General Lobbying Brochure
Chinese | Korean | Spanish
Business Improvement Districts and Lobbying
Influencing Land Use Decisions
Lobbying Summaries
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
CAMPAIGNS
Candidate Guides
Contributor Information
Election Limits
City
2020 CPI Adjustments to Election Limits
These amounts apply to the 2022 Primary Elections. They apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opened after March 1, 2020. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.2021 CPI Adjustments to Election Limits
These amounts do not apply to the 2022 Primary Elections. These amounts apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opened after March 1, 2021. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.2022 CPI Adjustments to Election Limits
These amounts do not apply to the 2022 Primary Elections. They apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opens after March 1, 2022. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.LAUSD
2022 Election Limits
These amounts apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opened after April 23, 2020.CONTRIBUTION TYPE LIMIT AMOUNT Cash Contributions $30 per person, per election Non-cash Contributions $1,300 per person, per election Anonymous Contributions $300 in total, per election Loans $1,300 per person, per election Filing Schedules
Fundraising Windows
The fundraising window for the 2024 primary elections opened for City Council and LAUSD candidates on September 5, 2022.
Candidates are required to file a Form 12 before they may begin fundraising.
For more information, please see the 2024 City Candidate Guide and the 2024 LAUSD Candidate Guide.
Matching Funds
Matching Funds FAQ
2023 Election | 2024 ElectionsMatching Funds - Example of an Acceptable Electronic Certification
Matching Funds Spreadsheet Template
For more information, click here.Other Materials
ETHICS
Ethics Handbook for City Officials
Gifts
Gifts Brochure
Gift Giving Guide
Gift Acceptance Guide
Gift Journal
Officeholder Committees
Webpage | PDF Trifold Brochure
LOBBYING
Who is a Lobbyist?
Video | Brochure | Information Sheet
General Lobbying Brochure
Chinese | Korean | Spanish
Business Improvement Districts and Lobbying
Influencing Land Use Decisions
Lobbying Summaries
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
