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Denver City Government Closed Monday, March 30 for Cesar Chavez Day!

Most City and County of Denver’s offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, March 30 in observance of the Cesar Chavez Day holiday and/or due to COVID-19. Critical emergency functions and operations will remain in place on Monday in support of Denver’s COVID-19 response, including enforcement of the Stay at Home Order. 

Read the press release for additional information.

  Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) City Preparedness Update

The City and County of Denver is working with local, state, and federal partners to provide accurate information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to the public. Help us spread facts, not fear.

Get COVID-19 information on support services, donations & volunteering, safety information and more!

“Stay at Home” Denver – March 23, 2020 – A Public Health Order is in effect in Denver. This includes a “stay at home” directive for the entire city that will last from March 24 – April 11. Essential activities needed for health and safety are exempt.
Read the press release, public health order, and frequently asked questions.

 

Denver Board of Ethics


April Meeting Cancelled

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Ethics will not hold its monthly public meeting in April. While the Board will still accept requests and complaints during this time, understand that resolving these requests may take additional time. The Board will evaluate conditions going forward, for May and onward.

 

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The Board of Ethics administers the Denver Code of Ethics, which regulates the employees, elected officials, appointed officials and board and commission members of the Denver city government.

The Board also:

  • Gives advice about ethics issues 
  • Investigates complaints submitted by city employees  or citizens about ethics issues regarding Denver city government personnel
  • Works with the Office of Human Resources to provide ethics training to city personnel.

 

How To File a Complaint

  • Submit a Complaint Form to the Board of Ethics.
    *Note:  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.

Read more about the process for filing a complaint concerning a city employee, officer or official in The Denver Code of Ethics or the Rules of Procedure.

Board of Ethics Nomination Committee

In March 2017, the Denver City Council established a Board of Ethics Nomination Committee to recommend persons to the Mayor and City Council to be appointed to the 5-member Denver Board of Ethics. The members of the Nomination Committee are:

Anyone who wishes to submit an application or to recommend another person may contact one or more of the Nominating Committee members at their e-mail addresses above. Information about the Denver Board of Ethics may be found at www.denvergov.org/ethics or by calling 720-865-8412.

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Board Meetings

Board meetings are monthly and are currently held on the second Wednesday of every month, at the Wellington Webb Building, in room 2.H.14. Meetings begin at 8:00 a.m. and last for two hours.

Please check the schedule each month as the dates and times may vary.

Next Ethics Board Meeting

Resources & Archives

Summarized opinions given by the Denver Board of Ethics in response to fact-specific requests for advisory opinions or complaints.

Contact Us

All requests for advisory opinions, citizen inquiries or complaints must be submitted either by email or in writing to: 

Executive Director:
Lori Weiser
720-865-8412
lori.weiser@denvergov.org 
201 West Colfax Avenue  # 2H13
Dept 703 (for U.S. mail)
Denver, CO 80202

How to Request Ethical Advice

The Board of Ethics, if requested, gives official written advisory opinions to city employees, elected officers, and board and commission members about the Code of Ethics issues.
Learn more about how to request ethical advice.