In addition to their obligations under the Providence Code of Ethics, all City employees and officials are subject to the Rhode Island Code of Ethics in Government.
Conduct governed by the State Code of Ethics includes:
- Conflicts of Interest
- Nepotism and Favoritism
- Gifts and Honoraria
- Use of Public Property and Confidential Information
- Outside Employment
- Acting as an Agent or Attorney
- Appearances Before Your Own Agency
- Revolving Door
- Contracts
- Transactions with Subordinates
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has prepared a number of guides and resources to aid public officials in their understanding of their obligations under the Code:
