​​​​Here you will find the primary sources of ethics laws applicable to Broward’s public officials, employees, and providers.

Note that if you are an elected or appointed official, employee, or provider, multiple laws below will apply to you.  Don’t miss additional additional laws linked at our Ethics webpages designed for Elected Officials, Public Employees, and Providers/Lobbyists. 

For All Public Officials and Employees in Florida: 

• Florida Constitution:  Article II, Sec. 8
• Florida Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees:  Part III of Chapter 112, Fla. Stat.
• Florida Commission on Ethics Opinions, Rules, and Orders:  see Research page
• Florida Public Records Law:  Chapter 119, Fla. Stat.
• Florida Open Meetings (Sunshine) Law:  Fla. Stat. Sec. 286.011
• Florida Bribery and Misuse of Public Office:  Chapter 838, Fla. Stat.
• Florida Offenses by Public Officers and Employees:  Chapter 839, Fla. Stat.​
• U.S. Mail and Wire Fraud:  U.S. Code Title 18, Chapter 63 

For Elected Officials and Constitutional Officers Within Broward County: 

• Broward County Constitutional Officers:  Charter Sec. 11.08​
  
• Broward Office of the Inspector General:  Charter Sec. 10.01
• Broward Code of Ethics for Elected Officials:  Code Sec. 1-19
• Broward Code of Conduct:  Code Secs. 26-67 et seq.

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