Markkula Center of Applied Ethics

Government Ethics

Articles, cases, and links on creating a culture of ethics and values in government from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. The Center offers a national program in local government ethics that brings public officials together with Center staff and scholars to analyze real-world ethical issues in public service and to develop innovative tools and programs to address them.

Online Resources in Government Ethics
  • What is Government Ethics? (video)
    The importance of creating public trust
  • Introduction to Government Ethics
    Basic information for officeholders and citizens
  • Government Ethics Articles
    Materials on conflict of interest, budgeting, campaigning, etc.
  • Government Ethics Cases
    Scenarios on personal vs. public morality, insider information, etc.
  • Her Honor's Blog
    Judy Nadler comments on government ethics
  • Government Ethics Links
    Annotated list of Internet resources
    • Government Ethics Program Overview
  • Programs in Government Ethics
    Workshops, Presentations, and Training
  • Public Sector Roundtable

    • Quarterly meetings for council members, mayors, city managers, county supervisors, and others.

    New Materials

    Center News

     
    The views expressed on this site are the author's. The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics does not advocate particular positions but seeks to encourage dialogue on the ethical dimensions of current issues. The Center welcomes comments and alternative points of view.
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