Charitable/Governmental Gift Solicitation Waivers
Forms
- Governmental/Charitable Solicitation Waiver Application
- Governmental/Charitable Solicitation Waiver Activity Report
To file a solicitation waiver request or an activity report, download the form and email it to the Ethics Board here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Summary of the Ethics Law
Official governmental or City-endorsed charitable solicitations (R 06.26.1) |
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General Standards |
The prohibition in Ethics Code § 6-26(a) against the solicitation of gifts from controlled donors does not apply to a solicitation if:
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Request for Approval |
The sponsoring agency must submit its written request for a charitable solicitation to the Ethics Board at least 45 days before any controlled donor is solicited. The request must include the following information:
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Report |
The sponsoring agency must periodically report solicitation activities to the Ethics Board, as follows:
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Public Record |
All requests, approvals or denials, and reports filed under this Regulation are public records, available for public inspection and copying during regular office hours. |
Workplace Campaigns (R 06.26.2) |
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The prohibition in Ethics Code § 6-26(a) and the required procedures in R 06.26.1 of these Regulations do not apply to a workplace charitable-giving campaign that:
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Key Terms |
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Controlled Donor |
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Sponsoring Agency |
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