Rules and Procedures
SEEC Code and Rules:
The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (SEEC) is an independent City Commission that administers and enforces the Ethics, Elections, Lobbying, and Whistleblower codes and rules.
Commission Established
SMC 3.70 (Municipal Code Online)
SMC 3.70 (PDF 12.10.2013)
Administrative Rules (11.07.2007)
Ethics Code
SMC 4.16.010 (PDF 06.01.2018)
Ethics Code Interpretive Rules:
Gifts (03.01.2006)
Elections Code
SMC 2.04 (PDF 01.17.2020)
Elections Code Administrative Rules (12.03.2025)
Executive Director's Rule - Mini Campaign Reporting (12.06.2010)
MCV and Contribution Limits Chart (01.05.2026)
Video Voters' Guide Rules (08.15.2011)
Rule Regarding Candidate Introductions (03.03.2021)
Lobbying Regulations
SMC 2.06 (PDF 12.15.2020)
Lobbying Rules (12.05.2024)
Whistleblower Protection
SMC 4.20.800 (PDF 12.13.2010)
Last updated 01.05.2026