Los Angeles

LA County Board

July 21, 2026 Item #62

Agenda Item 62

62. County of Los Angeles Ethics Commission Charter Amendment Ordinance for introduction calling a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of voting upon a measure to amend the Charter of the County of Los Angeles (Charter) that would provide greater independence and structure for the County of Los Angeles Ethics Commission, Office of Ethics Compliance, and Ethics Compliance Officer, including appointment processes, qualifications, term, duties, and responsibilities, and renumber Article III, Section 11, Subsection (8) of the Charter to Article XI, Section 51-1/4 to continue uninterrupted the County's commitment to community investment and alternatives to incarceration The ordinance further directs the consolidation of alternatives to incarceration. The ordinance further directs the consolidation of this Special Election with the General Election to be held on the same day on November 3, 2026. INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING AND PLACE ON THE AGENDA FOR ADOPTION. (26-4555)