Ethical Government is Everyone's Responsibility

Any person with knowledge of a Pierce County Ethics Code violation by a county employee, or any person dealing with Pierce County government, may file a complaint with the Pierce County Ethics Commission.

It is the Commission's duty to examine questionable behavior, as defined by the Pierce County Ethics Code, and to resolve complaints.

Pierce County's Ethics Commission exists as a non-biased resource for the community and can provide information and solutions.    Print Brochure

How the Process Works

To file an Ethics Code violation, fill out the complaint form.  Mail to: Hearing Officer, Pierce County Ethics Commission, 2522 N. Proctor Ave. #184, Tacoma, WA 98406.

All complaints are confidential unless and until a violation is found. 

A Hearing Officer will decide if there is probable cause that a violation of the code has actually occurred.

Additional forms can be obtained at the Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution, 738 Broadway, Suite 400. Tacoma, WA 98402 or by contacting the commission.

Ethics Commission Meetings

Regularly meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month (except holidays) at 4:30 p.m. at the Wheelock Branch of the Tacoma Public Library, 3722 N. 26th St., Tacoma, WA 98407 Google Map.  Library Ph: (253) 617-7811.

Upcoming 2013 meetings:

• May 8
• June 12
• July 10
• August 14

Meetings are open to the public and you are encouraged to attend.

For more information:  Pierce County Code of Ethics Chapter 3.12
  
If you would like to apply for the next Ethics Commission vacancy, please complete the application form and return to the Office of the Executive.

Commission Members	Term Expirations
Mari Kruger Leavitt, Chair	November 17, 2016
Christopher Gilbert	November 16, 2013
Marlo Oesch	March 15, 2015
Julia Lindner Runyan	February 2, 2016
Arthur Schmidt	July 2, 2013

Hearing Officer	Term Expiration
Arthur Wang	December 31, 2013