Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 12 — ETHICS AND OPEN GOVERNMENT PROVISIONS›Chapter 12.20 — NEPOTISM AND CONSENSUAL PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
San Jose Municipal Code Part 1 Purpose and Scope of Application
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
12.20.100 - Purpose.¶
The purpose of this chapter is to mitigate against actual or perceived favoritism, bias, and potential conflicts of interest created from the hiring, appointment or supervision by a public official of his or her relatives and from consensual personal relationships between a public official and subordinates in the workplace.
(Ord. 28204.)
12.20.110 - Scope of application.¶
This chapter shall apply to the mayor and city council.
(Ord. 28204.)
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