Ethics in Action

Event details

Ethical decisions in public service are not always clear-cut. In this two-hour webinar, participants will explore real-world scenarios and practical frameworks for navigating ethical challenges. The session will examine conflicts of interest, use of public resources, transparency, and fair decision-making processes. Participants also will review how pressure and incentives can influence judgment and how to recognize and address ethical risks.

Grounded in California Senate Bill 827 requirements, this webinar will provide guidance for applying relevant ethics laws and supporting accountability in public service. Existing law imposes two hours of ethics training on specified local agency officials. The new bill, effective Jan. 1, 2026, expands which local agency officials are required to complete the ethics training every two years to include department heads and other similar administrative officers. The bill also requires officials who commence service on or after Jan. 1, 2026, to receive their initial training within six months of starting.

After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:

• Identify and navigate conflicts of interest, including risks related to personal financial gain and bribery
• Analyze how real-world pressures and incentives influence ethical decision-making, and apply strategies to address risks
• Apply practices that promote trust, accountability, and integrity in public service roles

Continuing professional education

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Basic

Advance preparation: None

Delivery method: Webinar (group internet based)

Field of study: Regulatory Ethics

This session is recommended for 2.0 hours of CPE credit.

Note: All participants MUST be logged into the webinar INDIVIDUALLY to receive CPE credit. CPE credit will only be granted in the name of the individual logged into the LIVE presentation. Crowe is unable to grant CPE credit for groups viewing the webinar or for viewing on-demand recordings of the webinar.

There is no registration fee for participating in this webinar; therefore, there is no cancellation fee.

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