San Francisco Ethics Commission

Lobbyist Ordinance Training

Mon, 02 May 2011 10:56:50 -0700

Each lobbyist must complete a lobbyist training session offered by the Ethics Commission within one year of the lobbyist's initial registration. (San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code §2.116) This lobbyist training covers changes to the Lobbyist Ordinance beginning January 1, 2010. This training, designed for lobbyists and lobbyist organizations, will explain filing and reporting obligations. Included will be discussions on how to file online.

To the extent that this training video conflicts with state or local law, the law controls.

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Lobbyist Forms and Manuals
Lobbyist Ordinance
After watching this video, you may verify you have met your training requirement by emailing your date of completion to the Ethics Commission at ethics.commission@sfgov.org.

Accessibility

As an alternative to watching the video with audible narration, you may view it as a slide show with full text captioning of the narration by clicking the “Slide Show with Captions” option above. For any questions about accessibility, or to request additional accommodations for a disability, please contact the Ethics Commission at 415 252-3100 or email at ethics.commission@sfgov.org.

Web Video Training for Treasurers of Candidate Committees

Mon, 02 May 2011 10:46:01 -0700

Training for Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers* of Candidate Committees

What is the purpose of the Candidates’ Training?
Candidates for City elective office and their treasurers must attend a training program conducted or sponsored by the Ethics Commission prior to each election in which the candidate’s name will appear on the ballot. An individual who serves as the treasurer for more than one committee is not required to attend a training if that individual has attended such a training within the previous 12 months. (See San Francisco Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code § 1.107.)

IMPORTANT! Each treasurer who receives training must complete and submit a Form SFEC-107 to verify that he or she has met the training requirement.

PART I
The first part of this training will focus on campaign finance requirements that apply to all candidates.

PART II & III
These portions will last about half an hour and will focus on required forms for candidates for Mayor and will provide an overview of the Mayoral Public Financing Program.

Candidates’ Training for the November 2011 Election
To the extent that the training videos below conflict with state or local law, the law controls.

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Statement of Incompatible Activities Template Language Training

Mon, 02 May 2011 10:30:39 -0700

This is a general Statement of Incompatible Activities (SIA) Training that covers template language that applies to most departments, boards, and commissions.

To the extent that this training video conflicts with state or local law, the law controls.

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Controller's Office SIA Training

Mon, 02 May 2011 10:23:04 -0700

This SIA Training is for the employees of the Controller’s Office and the Controller.

To the extent that this training video conflicts with state or local law, the law controls.

Slideshow with Captions

Information for City Employees

Laws and Advice

Accessibility

Candidates’ Trainings for the November 2011 Election - Revised Schedule

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:57:16 -0800

Thursday, January 27, 2011
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
City Hall, Room 421
(R.S.V.P. by 1/25/11.*)

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
City Hall, Room 408
(R.S.V.P. by 4/8/11.*)

Thursday, June 23, 2011
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
City Hall, Room 416
(R.S.V.P. by 6/21/11.*)

CANCELLED Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Thursday, August 18, 2011
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
25 Van Ness Avenue, Room 70
(R.S.V.P. by 8/16/11.*)

What is the purpose of the Candidates’ Training?
Candidates for City elective office and their treasurers must attend a training program conducted or sponsored by the Ethics Commission prior to each election in which the candidate’s name will appear on the ballot. An individual who serves as the treasurer for more than one committee is not required to attend a training if that individual has attended such a training within the previous 12 months. (See San Francisco Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code § 1.107.)

PART I
The first part of this training will focus on campaign finance requirements that apply to all candidates.

PART II & III
These portions will last about half an hour and will focus on required forms for candidates for Mayor and will provide an overview of the Mayoral Public Financing Program.

When you R.S.V.P to the Ethics Commission, please provide the names of all the people who will attend, emails, phone numbers, and the office in which the potential candidate is interested in.
San Francisco Ethics Commission
25 Van Ness Ave., Suite 220
(415) 252-3100
ethics.commission@sfgov.org

*An R.S.V.P. is required to aid in reducing paper waste so that the correct number of handouts are duplicated for participants. Therefore, if you are planning to attend, please sign up no later than the dates mentioned above.

Public Utilities Commission SIA Training

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:51:23 -0800

This SIA Training is for the members and employees of the Public Utilities Commission, Bond Oversight Committee, Rate Fairness Board, and Residential Users Appeals Board.

To the extent that this training video conflicts with state or local law, the law controls.

Slideshow with Captions

Information for City Employees

Laws and Advice

Accessibility

As an alternative to watching the videos with audible narration, you may view as a slide show with full text captioning of the narration by clicking the “Slide Show with Captions” option above. For any questions about accessibility, or to request additional accommodations for a disability, please contact the Ethics Commission at 415 252-3100 or email at ethics.commission@sfgov.org.

Department and Commission on the Environment SIA Training

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:46:37 -0800

This SIA Training is for employees of the Department on the Environment, the Executive Director, and the members of the Commission on the Environment.

To the extent that this training video conflicts with state or local law, the law controls.

Slideshow with Captions

Information for City Employees

Laws and Advice

Accessibility

Medical Examiner's Office SIA Training

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:40:49 -0800

This SIA Training is for employees of the Medical Examiner’s Office and the Medical Examiner.

To the extent that this training video conflicts with state or local law, the law controls.

Accessibility

Candidates’ Trainings for the November 2011 Election

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:01:30 -0800

Training for Treasurers of Non-Candidate Recipient Committees - September 1, 2010 & September 16, 2010

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:05:54 -0700

Covering campaign finance requirements for treasurers and representatives of:
•    general purpose committees
•    ballot measure committees
•    primarily formed candidate committees

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
City Hall, Room 408
(R.S.V.P. by 08/30/10.)

Thursday, September 16, 2010
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
City Hall, Room 408
(R.S.V.P. by 09/14/10.)

Treasurers—and assistant treasurers who sign and verify campaign statements—are required by law to attend a training conducted by the Ethics Commission after filing an original or amended Statement of Organization or Form 410 designating a new treasurer. An individual who serves as the treasurer for more than one committee is not required to attend a required training if that individual has attended such a training within the previous 12 months. (See San Francisco Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code § 1.107.)

Please R.S.V.P by providing your name, committee name, phone number, and email to the:
San Francisco Ethics Commission
25 Van Ness Ave., Suite 220
(415) 252-3100
ethics.commission@sfgov.org

An R.S.V.P. is required to aid in reducing paper waste by producing an exact number of handouts for participants. Also, please note that this training will be cancelled if there is insufficient interest. Therefore, if you are planning to attend, you must sign up no later than the dates listed above.