Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics administers the Denver Code of Ethics,(PDF, 169KB) which regulates the employees, elected officials, appointed officials and board and commission members of the Denver city government.

Download the Latest Denver Code of Ethics(PDF, 169KB)

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

Ethics Board

Learn more about the process and purpose of the Ethics Board.

Digest of Opinions Search

Search our Digest of Opinions to learn more about specific cases through the years.

Ethics Handbook

The handbook is one tool with which we want to work with all of you to strive for excellence and the highest ethical standards in our work for the citizens of Denver.

Inquiry & Complaint Procedure

Learn the procedure for how to file a complaint or inquiry with the Board of Ethics.

Board of Ethics Meetings

See upcoming meetings for the Board of Ethics. Unless otherwise noted, the Denver Board of Ethics will meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

Contact Us

Contact the Board of Ethics for advisory opinions, citizen inquiries, or complaints and learn the process for how to request ethical advice.

Latest Board News & Vacancies

Appointment Updates for August 2025

Published on August 01, 2025

Doris Burd has been reappointed to a second term on the Board of Ethics by Mayor Johnston. Joseph G. Michaels has been appointed to Board of Ethics Nominating Committee. The fully seated committee will move forward to fill two board member vacancies. The Board of Ethics also recognizes the service of Everett B. Martinez and Brian Spano.

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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:

Joseph G. Michaels
Michael Lopez (appointed by City Council)
Sylvia Smith (appointed by Presiding Judge of Denver County Court)

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