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, Voters Pamphlet, 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 (Municipal Code Online)
SMC 4.16.010 (PDF 06.16.1981)
Ethics Code Interpretive Rules:
Members of City Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees (09.07.2005)
Gifts (03.01.2006)
Elections Code
SMC 2.04 (Municipal Code Online)
SMC 2.04 (PDF 01.17.2020)
Elections Code Administrative Rules (02.07.2024)
Executive Director's Rule - Mini Campaign Reporting (12.06.2010)
MCV and Contribution Limits Chart (02.07.2024)
Video Voters' Guide Rules (08.15.2011)
Rule Regarding Candidate Introductions (03.03.2021)
City Charter (Municipal Code Online)
Lobbying Regulations
SMC 2.06 (Municipal Code Online)
SMC 2.06 (PDF 12.15.2020)
Lobbying Rules (09.17.2008)
Whistleblower Protection
SMC 4.20.800 (Municipal Code Online)
SMC 4.20.800 (PDF 12.13.2010)
Last updated 03.25.2024

Ethics and Elections Commission

Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 4010, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94729, Seattle, WA, 98124-4729
Phone: (206) 684-8500
ethicsandelections@seattle.gov

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The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (SEEC) helps foster public confidence in the integrity of Seattle City government by providing education, training, and enforcement of the City's Code of Ethics and Whistle blower Code.