Legislation

Council proposes updated conflict-of-interest rules for city officials and employees in revised ethics standards.

City officials face stricter conflict of interest rules as Philadelphia City Council votes on ethics overhaul. The updated standards aim to prevent city employees from taking actions that benefit themselves financially.

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City Employees Banned From Moonlighting for Firms That Do Business with Philadelphia

Philadelphia city employees are barred from moonlighting for companies that do business with the city, under new ethics code rules added to the City's standards of conduct and ethics chapter.

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Council sought to amend city ethics code to restrict outside employment for officials

City workers will face tighter rules on outside jobs under new ethics law, banning them from holding certain interests that could create conflicts of interest and undermine public trust. City employees' personal business ventures are now more strictly regulated.

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City to Restrict Personal Relationships in City Employment

City officials are now prohibited from hiring or recommending personnel actions for family members under new anti-nepotism provisions added to the City's Standards of Conduct and Ethics Code.

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