Seattle Ethics and Elections Rules
The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission is an independent City Commission that administers and enforces the Ethics, Elections, Voter’s Pamphlet, Lobbying, and Whistleblower codes.
These rules interpret SMC 3.70, the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission’s enabling ordinance. The rules establish procedures for the Commission’s operations, including procedures for hearings, investigations, and enforcement of the codes the Commission is charged with administering.
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- Administrative Rules 1-14 were adopted by the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission at its November 7, 2007 meeting and took effect on December 11, 2007.
- Administrative Rule 15 was adopted by the Commission on February 2, 2011, and took effect March 30, 2011.
- Rules 4.D and Rule 11 were amended on June 6, 2012.
- Executive Director’s Rule covers Mini Campaign Reporting.
These rules interpret SMC 4.16, the Code of Ethics.
Rule 1. Advisory Committee Rule
Rule 2. Gift Rule
Advisory Opinions are available on the SEEC’s Ethics website.
These rules interpret SMC 2.14, the Election Pamphlets Code (aka the Voters’ Pamphlet or Voters’ Guide Code).
Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules
Scanned Copy of Voters Pamphlet Administrative Rules
Video Voters' Guide Administrative Rules
Scanned Copy of Video Voters' Guide Administrative Rules
These rules interpret SMC 2.06, the Lobbying Regulations (aka the Lobbying Code).
Lobbying Code Rules
Scanned Copy of Lobbying Code Rules
For more information about the Administrative and Ethics Rules, call 206-684-0595.
For more information about the Seattle's Elections, Lobbying and Voters’ Pamphlet Rules, call 206-615-1248.
The official, paper copies of these rules are filed in the Seattle City Clerk's Office, 600 4th Ave. Floor 3.