City Attorney presenter outlines Riverside ethics code, who may file complaints

Jul 2, 2026

A City Attorney's Office presenter reviewed Chapter 2.78 (Code of Ethics and Conduct), examples of prohibited third‑party advocacy, and who may file complaints — residents, workers (including vendors/contractors) or students — with limited exceptions for out‑of‑city witnesses.

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A representative of the City Attorney's Office reviewed Chapter 2.78, the city’s Code of Ethics and Conduct, and explained who may submit complaints and which behaviors the code prohibits. The presenter said the code applies to the mayor, city council members and appointed boards, commissions and committees and described examples of improper third‑party advocacy, including a commissioner speaking on behalf of a close friend’s project.

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