The Code of Ethics and the Rules of Procedure for the Board of Ethics describe the process for filing a complaint with the Board of Ethics concerning a city employee, officer or official.

Please note that the Board of Ethics is not able to accept complaints about actions that took place more than two years before the date of filing the complaint.

The Board of Ethics is required to send a copy of the complaint to the person who is the subject of the complaint. The Board of Ethics will then screen the written complaint and determine whether a public hearing is warranted to consider the complaint.

Before deciding whether or not to file a complaint, you are welcome to discuss the issues and the process with the Staff Director of the Board of Ethics, Michael Henry.

• Employment or Supervision of family members
  
  
• Gifts 
  
  
• Conflicts of interest
  
  
• Prior employment
  
  
• Outside employment
  
  
• Subsequent employment
  
  
• Use of public office for private gain

 Key definitions are also part of the  Denver Code of Ethics.  Click here to open a document containing key definitions.