Board of Ethics

Regular meetings of the Board of Ethics are held quarterly. The board is authorized by King County Code to implement forms, administrative processes, and operational procedures necessary to comply with the provisions of the Code of Ethics. The Board of Ethics determined that procedures governing the conduct of meetings of the board are necessary and in the public interest.

For future dates and times of upcoming Board of Ethics meetings, contact the Ethics Program at Program.Ethics@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-7821.

Procedures and rules for Board of Ethics meetings are available for review and download.

For information on appeal hearings, read the Rules of Procedure for Appeal Hearings.

Regular meeting notice

When: Friday, October 16, starting at 1 p.m.

Online: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/83467711387
Passcode: 693549

In-Person:

King County Superior Court
Room E-753
516 3rd Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98104

PROPOSED AGENDA

Call to Order and Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of September 18, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes
Staff Report:

Ethics Program and Board of Ethics Updates
Overview of Ethics Program inbox inquiries

Discussion: Potential appearance of conflict of member Pailca’s role as presiding officer in Ethics Appeal, Case No. 2025-0320
Public Comment (if any)
Discussion: Code of Ethics review update
Adjournment

Board members

Name	Council District	Nominated By	Term Expires
Michael Blake	1	Council	July 31, 2026
Sandra Pailca	4	Executive	July 27, 2027
Bruce Davis	8	Executive	July 31, 2027
Amy Calderwood	4	Council	July 31, 2026
Marsha Matsumoto, Chair	4	Board of Ethics	July 31, 2026