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ARTICLE I: ELECTION CAMPAIGNS
CHAPTER 1: CAMPAIGN FINANCE
SEC. 1.100. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
SEC. 1.102. CITATION.
SEC. 1.103. AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF CHAPTER.
SEC. 1.104. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 1.106. ADOPTION OF GENERAL LAW - EXCEPTIONS.
SEC. 1.107. TRAINING FOR CANDIDATES AND TREASURERS.
SEC. 1.108. CANDIDATE COMMITTEE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION TRUST ACCOUNTS.
SEC. 1.109. RETENTION OF RECORDS.
SEC. 1.110. CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS - PUBLIC ACCESS.
SEC. 1.112. ELECTRONIC CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE.
SEC. 1.113. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS DURING SIGNATURE GATHERING PERIODS FOR INITIATIVES, REFERENDA AND RECALLS.
SEC. 1.114. CONTRIBUTIONS - LIMITS AND PROHIBITIONS.
SEC. 1.114.5. CONTRIBUTIONS - DISCLOSURES.
SEC. 1.115. COORDINATION OF EXPENDITURES.
SEC. 1.116. LIMITS ON LOANS TO CANDIDATES.
SEC. 1.118. PAYMENT OF ACCRUED EXPENSES.
SEC. 1.120. CONTRIBUTION LIMITS - POST-ELECTION LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
SEC. 1.122. SOLICITATION OR ACCEPTANCE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS - LIMITATIONS.
SEC. 1.124. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY BUSINESS ENTITIES.
SEC. 1.125. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUNDLED CONTRIBUTIONS.
SEC. 1.126. CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITION - CONTRACTORS DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY.
SEC. 1.127. CONTRIBUTIONS BY PERSONS WITH PENDING LAND USE MATTERS.
SEC. 1.128. ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURE CEILINGS.
SEC. 1.130. AMOUNT OF VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURE CEILINGS.
SEC. 1.134. LIFTING OF VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURE CEILINGS; SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTING IN ELECTIONS FOR ASSESSOR, PUBLIC DEFENDER, CITY ATTORNEY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY, TREASURER, SHERIFF, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT.
SEC. 1.134.5. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 1.135. SUPPLEMENTAL PRE-ELECTION STATEMENTS.
SEC. 1.136. PUBLIC FINANCING OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OR MAYOR.
SEC. 1.138. ELECTION CAMPAIGN FUND; APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS.
SEC. 1.140. ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE PUBLIC FINANCING.
SEC. 1.142. PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY; CERTIFICATION BY THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
SEC. 1.143. ADJUSTING INDIVIDUAL EXPENDITURE CEILINGS.
SEC. 1.144. DISBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
SEC. 1.146. TERMINATION OF PAYMENTS.
SEC. 1.148. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS; UNEXPENDED PUBLIC FUNDS.
SEC. 1.150. AUDIT; REPAYMENT.
SEC. 1.152. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTING IN ELECTIONS FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND MAYOR.
SEC. 1.154. INSUFFICIENT FUNDS IN ELECTION CAMPAIGN FUND.
SEC. 1.156. REPORT TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
SEC. 1.160. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRAFT COMMITTEES.
SEC. 1.161. CAMPAIGN ADVERTISEMENTS.
SEC. 1.162. ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
SEC. 1.163. MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS.
SEC. 1.164. DUTIES OF ETHICS COMMISSION.
SEC. 1.166. DUTIES OF ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
SEC. 1.168. ENFORCEMENT; ADVICE.
SEC. 1.170. PENALTIES.
SEC. 1.171. ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS.
SEC. 1.172. EXTENSION OF DEADLINES THAT FALL ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
SEC. 1.174. EFFECT OF VIOLATION ON CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS.
SEC. 1.175. IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS; FORMS.
SEC. 1.176. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
SEC. 1.178. SEVERABILITY.
CHAPTER 5: REGULATION OF CAMPAIGN CONSULTANTS
SEC. 1.500. FINDINGS.
SEC. 1.503. AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF THIS CHAPTER.
SEC. 1.505. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 1.510. PROHIBITIONS.
SEC. 1.515. REGISTRATION, REREGISTRATION, REPORTING, AND FEES.
SEC. 1.520. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
SEC. 1.525. ADMINISTRATIVE AND CIVIL ENFORCEMENT, AND PENALTIES.
SEC. 1.530. CODE OF CONDUCT.
SEC. 1.535. SEVERABILITY.
SEC. 1.540. ELECTRONIC FILING OF STATEMENTS AND REPORTS.
SEC. 1.545. CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER LAWS.
ARTICLE III: CONDUCT OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 1: CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
SEC. 3.1-100. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 3.1-101. ADOPTION OF STATE CODE.
SEC. 3.1-102. FILING REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 3.1-102.5. FAILURE TO FILE.
SEC. 3.1-103. FILING OFFICERS.
SEC. 3.1-104. ETHICS COMMISSION REPORTS.
SEC. 3.1-105. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AND RESIGNATION.
SEC. 3.1-106. DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES.
SEC. 3.1-107. DISCLOSURE CATEGORY 1.
SEC. 3.1-108. CONSULTANTS.
SEC. 3.1-109. DELEGATED DEPARTMENTAL PURCHASER (PROP Q) INITIATORS AND APPROVERS.
SEC. 3.1-120. AIRPORT.
SEC. 3.1-130. APPEALS, BOARD OF.
SEC. 3.1-135. ASIAN ART MUSEUM.
SEC. 3.1-140. ARTS COMMISSION.
SEC. 3.1-145. ASSESSOR-RECORDER.
SEC. 3.1-150. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
SEC. 3.1-155. BUILDING INSPECTION, DEPARTMENT OF.
SEC. 3.1-158. CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.
SEC. 3.1-163. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF.
SEC. 3.1-165. DEPARTMENT OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY.
SEC. 3.1-169. CITIZEN'S GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
SEC. 3.1-175. CITY ATTORNEY.
SEC. 3.1-180. CIVIL GRAND JURY.
SEC. 3.1-185. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
SEC. 3.1-190. COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT.
SEC. 3.1-195. CONTROLLER.
SEC. 3.1-200. DISABILITY AND AGING SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.
SEC. 3.1-205. DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
SEC. 3.1-206. EARLY CHILDHOOD, DEPARTMENT OF.
SEC. 3.1-207. ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, OFFICE OF.
SEC. 3.1-215. ELECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF.
SEC. 3.1-218. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF.
SEC. 3.1-219. ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY NO. 1.
SEC. 3.1-225. ENVIRONMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE.
SEC. 3.1-230. ETHICS COMMISSION.
SEC. 3.1-240. FILM COMMISSION.
SEC. 3.1-242. FINANCE CORPORATION.
SEC. 3.1-245. FINE ARTS MUSEUMS.
SEC. 3.1-250. FIRE DEPARTMENT.
SEC. 3.1-251. GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY - CITY ADMINISTRATOR.
SEC. 3.1-253. GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY - TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF.
SEC. 3.1-255. GOLDEN GATE PARK CONCOURSE AUTHORITY.
SEC. 3.1-260. HEALTH AUTHORITY.
SEC. 3.1-267. HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM.
SEC. 3.1-268. RETIREE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND.
SEC. 3.1-269. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
SEC. 3.1-271. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELESSNESS AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
SEC. 3.1-273. HOUSING AUTHORITY.
SEC. 3.1-275. HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF.
SEC. 3.1-280. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
SEC. 3.1-285. HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY.
SEC. 3.1-295. JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION.
SEC. 3.1-305. LAW LIBRARY.
SEC. 3.1-310. LIBRARY, PUBLIC.
SEC. 3.1-312. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION.
SEC. 3.1-315. MAYOR'S OFFICE.
SEC. 3.1-320. MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY.
SEC. 3.1-325. PARKING AUTHORITY.
SEC. 3.1-335. PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
SEC. 3.1-340. POLICE DEPARTMENT.
SEC. 3.1-345. PORT.
SEC. 3.1-350. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 3.1-360. PUBLIC DEFENDER.
SEC. 3.1-362. PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF.
SEC. 3.1-365. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
SEC. 3.1-370. PUBLIC WORKS.
SEC. 3.1-390. RECREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT.
SEC. 3.1-397. REFUSE RATE BOARD.
SEC. 3.1-405. RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION BOARD.
SEC. 3.1-410. RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
SEC. 3.1-412. SANITATION AND STREETS COMMISSION.
SEC. 3.1-415. SHERIFF.
SEC. 3.1-417. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OVERSIGHT BOARD AND OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.
SEC. 3.1-420. SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
SEC. 3.1-422. SMALL BUSINESS, OFFICE OF.
SEC. 3.1-423. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
SEC. 3.1-424. SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE.
SEC. 3.1-435. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY.
SEC. 3.1-440. TREASURE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
SEC. 3.1-445. TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR.
SEC. 3.1-450. WAR MEMORIAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
SEC. 3.1-455. WOMEN, DEPARTMENT ON THE STATUS OF.
SEC. 3.1-457. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD.
SEC. 3.1-460. COURT POSITIONS.
SEC. 3.1-500. POSITIONS FOR WHICH THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION IS THE FILING OFFICER.
SEC. 3.1-510. AGENCY POSITIONS THAT MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 87200 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE.
CHAPTER 2: CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND OTHER PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
SEC. 3.200. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
SEC. 3.201. CITATION.
SEC. 3.202. CONSTRUCTION.
SEC. 3.203. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 3.204. AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF THIS CHAPTER.
SEC. 3.206. FINANCIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
SEC. 3.207. ADDITIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR CITY ELECTIVE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
SEC. 3.208. APPOINTMENTS AND NOMINATIONS.
SEC. 3.209. RECUSALS.
SEC. 3.210. VOTING ON OWN CHARACTER OR CONDUCT.
SEC. 3.212. DECISIONS INVOLVING FAMILY MEMBERS.
SEC. 3.214. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS.
SEC. 3.216. BRIBERY AND GIFTS.
SEC. 3.218. INCOMPATIBLE ACTIVITIES.
SEC. 3.220. PROHIBITION ON DUAL OFFICE HOLDING.
SEC. 3.222. PROHIBITING OFFICERS FROM CONTRACTING WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY.
SEC. 3.224. PROHIBITION ON REPRESENTING PRIVATE PARTIES BEFORE OTHER CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES - COMPENSATED ADVOCACY.
SEC. 3.226. REFERRALS.
SEC. 3.228. DISCLOSURE OR USE OF CONFIDENTIAL CITY INFORMATION.
SEC. 3.230. PROHIBITION ON POLITICAL ACTIVITY.
SEC. 3.231. PROHIBITIONS ON POLITICAL ACTIVITY FOR CITY ELECTIVE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
SEC. 3.232. PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR PRINTED GREETING CARDS.
SEC. 3.234. POST-EMPLOYMENT AND POST SERVICE RESTRICTIONS.
SEC. 3.236. AIDING AND ABETTING.
SEC. 3.238. FILING OF FALSE CHARGES.
SEC. 3.240. PROVISION OF FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION; WITHHOLDING OF INFORMATION; AND DUTY TO COOPERATE AND ASSIST.
SEC. 3.242. PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT.
SEC. 3.244. SEVERABILITY.
CHAPTER 3: ETHICS COMMISSION
SEC. 3.300. ETHICS COMMISSION.
SEC. 3.301. MEETINGS TO BE TELEVISED.
SEC. 3.302. PUBLIC GUIDE FOR CONTRIBUTORS.
SEC. 3.303. AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF THIS CHAPTER.
CHAPTER 5: DEVELOPER DISCLOSURES
SEC. 3.500. FINDINGS
SEC. 3.505. AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF THIS CHAPTER.
SEC. 3.510. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 3.520. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE.
SEC. 3.525. ELECTRONIC FILING OF DISCLOSURES.
SEC. 3.530. PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT.
CHAPTER 6: BEHESTED PAYMENT REPORTING
SEC. 3.600. AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF CHAPTER.
SEC. 3.610. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 3.620. PROHIBITING ELECTED OFFICIALS, DEPARTMENT HEADS, COMMISSIONERS, AND DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES FROM SOLICITING BEHESTED PAYMENTS FROM INTERESTED PARTIES.
SEC. 3.630. REGULATIONS.
SEC. 3.640. PENALTIES.
ARTICLE IV: PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS
CHAPTER 1: REPORTING IMPROPER GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY; PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS
SEC. 4.100. FINDINGS.
SEC. 4.103. AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF THIS CHAPTER.
SEC. 4.105. COMPLAINTS; INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES; REFERRAL TO OTHER AGENCIES.
SEC. 4.107. COMPLAINTS BY CITIZENS AND EMPLOYEES; WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAM.
SEC. 4.110. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 4.115. PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS - CITY EMPLOYEES.
SEC. 4.117. PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS - CITY CONTRACTORS.
SEC. 4.120. CONFIDENTIALITY.
SEC. 4.123. CONFIDENTIALITY PROTECTION FOR WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAM COMPLAINANTS AND INVESTIGATIONS.
SEC. 4.125. FURNISHING FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION; DUTY TO COOPERATE.
SEC. 4.130. REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
SEC. 4.135. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
References to Ordinances