PURPOSE: The Board investigates complaints; prescribes
a disclosure form; and maintains a record of its investigations, inquiries
and proceedings with respect to standards of conduct for government officials.
COMPOSITION: Seven members who may not be elected officials; persons appointed to elective office; full-time appointed officials whether exempt or non-exempt; or City employees. Nor may they concurrently serve on any other City board or commission. Nominees to the Board are submitted by the Mayor to the Common Council for confirmation.
The Mayor requests one nominee for the Board from each of the following organizations: the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, Milwaukee County Labor Council, Interfaith Council of Milwaukee, League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County, Milwaukee Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Public Policy Forum and Milwaukee Bar Association. Members serve three-year terms.
A member continues to serve after the completion of his or her term until reappointed or until a successor has been appointed.
Due to the nature of the business conducted by this body, members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests with the Board of Ethics.
CREATING AUTHORITY: Section 303-15, of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
SALARY: $20 per meeting
STAFFING: Ms. Yadira Melendez, 414-286-2775, Yadira.Melendez@milwaukee.gov
WEBSITE:ETHICS BOARD
LAST UPDATED: January 4, 2024