OVERSIGHT · ISSUE 2 OF 3
Ethics & Rules
What it is
The Office of Ethics & Rules handles complaints against elected officials. §3780 allows removal of an elected official. §3767 protects whistleblowers. Rodriquez Morris, the office’s former director, sat down with Cal Nez to explain on the record how the process actually works — and where it stalls. This is the most detailed plain-language account of the office available anywhere.
Learn
Understand the system — then consult an expert
Ethics & Rules, explained by the former director — how a complaint against an elected official actually travels, from intake to outcome.
Fraud, Waste & Abuse 101 — Ethics & Rules in the broader oversight context.
Conflicts of Interest — what the law requires — §3745, §3748, §3749, §3755, §3756.
Consult an expert: Ask about the Ethics & Rules complaint process →
Plan & Assess
Where candidates stand — weigh it yourself
How oversight works — the accountability corner — candidate proposals for strengthening Ethics & Rules.
Ask any candidate: How many Ethics & Rules complaints were filed against elected officials last year? What was the outcome rate? What would you change? Full list →
Act
What you can do now
File a complaint: Complaints against elected officials go to the Office of Ethics & Rules. Find the right door → · How to File a Complaint →
Whistleblower protections: §3767 protects against retaliation. Whistleblowing 101 →
Report & Monitor
Track progress — hold the right office accountable
What should be public: Ethics & Rules case counts, outcomes (sanctions, dismissals, referrals), and the current case backlog. What should be public →
Track: Accountability survey → · Community Findings → · Share what you observe →
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