Welcome to Atlanta Ethics

The City of Atlanta Ethics Office is an independent City office led by the City Ethics Officer and charged with bringing the City into compliance with the Code of Ethics (Standards of Conduct) while strengthening a culture of ethics and integrity in City government.

The Ethics Office provides general and targeted ethics training for City officials, employees, contractors, and vendors; delivers written and verbal ethics guidance; investigates and prosecutes alleged Code of Ethics violations; coordinates the City’s Integrity Line; and manages the City’s Ethics Disclosure system and financial disclosure process.

Latest News

Stay informed with the most recent developments from the Ethics Office.

Political Campaign

Read our latest guidelines about the use of city property during election season.

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Annual Ethics Report

Learn more about the Ethics Office’s 2025 activities in the latest Annual Ethics Report.

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Ethics in Action

Check out the Ethics in Action e-newsletter, published up to three times annually, and distributed to city officials, employees, and board members.

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Our Mission and Vision

Mission Statement

Our mission is to build an ethical culture and promote awareness for the City of Atlanta and its constituents through guidance, transparency, and accountability to prevent conflicts in the delivery of government services.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be a leader in ethical excellence by empowering people to make the right decisions and fostering the public’s trust.

Ethics Board

Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

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