Ethics San Mateo will issue a “Statement of Position” (SOP) when we find that a breach of ethical standards may have occurred. We will also issue an SOP “Ethics Watch” when we believe something has occurred which should be monitored and thus, we are shining a light on it. We base these Statements of Position on verifiable facts and clear, convincing, evidence. If we find we are incorrect in an assessment, we will correct ourselves. All SOPs are reviewed by the Board of Directors for approval and are not published without a majority agreeing to release the statement.

(5/5/2024) SOP 2024-2 Councilmember Lee and Rules

(1/16/2024) Ethics Watch 2024-1 Recusal on Historic District

(1/16/2024) SOP 2024-1 Conflicts of Interest, Activism, and Standards for Ethical Conduct

(1/16/2024) SOP 2024-1 Conflicts of Interest, Activism, and Standards for Ethical Conduct Attachment – Housing Plan Commissioner Nugent Comments

(4/12/2023) ESM SOP DA Findings re Lee Brown Act Violation Allegations

(3/30/2023) ESM SOP Council/Commissioner Raises vs Establishing Ethics Oversight

(3/30/2023) ESM Ethics Watch North Central Bike Lanes

(12/29/2022) ESM SOP Council Appointment Part II

(12/12/2022) ESM SOP Council Appointment Part I

(11/11/2022) ESM SOP Planning Commissioner Nugent