Ethical Practices Board

The Ethical Practices Board (EPB) promotes high ethical standards and conduct. It fosters a healthy ethical culture in Minneapolis government.

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What we do

The Ethical Practices Board investigates ethics complaints from City employees and members of the public. When the board receives a complaint, it:

  • Reviews the allegations by interpreting the Ethics Code
  • Makes findings
  • Reports its official decision

The City’s Ethics Officer serves as a legal advisor to the board.

Learn more about the Ethics Code

When the Ethics Code is violated

An employee who violates the Ethics Code may be disciplined, up to and including losing their job.

If the board finds that the Ethics Code has been violated then it reports its findings to the Mayor, City Council, and the department head. The board also makes a recommendation on discipline for the violation.

See Code of Ordinances § 15. 240 (a)