Transition Code of Ethical Conduct

(Each member of the transition team is required to sign the following pledge.)

As a condition of my service as a member of the transition of Mayor Annise D. Parker, I pledge to act solely in the best interest of the people of the City of Houston, Texas (the “City”), and to abide by the following requirements:

  1. During my service with the transition, I will limit my communication regarding matters related to my service on the transition to members of my transition committee, transition co-chairs and the Mayor.  I will not communicate, or make representations on behalf of the Mayor or any official of the City, to the press, civic organizations or the general public regarding activities of the transition or matters related to my service on the transition.
  2. I will disqualify myself from involvement during my service with the transition in any particular transition matter which to my knowledge may directly conflict with a financial interest of mine, my partner/spouse, family member, and business or professional partner.
  3. I will not solicit or accept anything of value based upon any understanding that my responsibilities during the transition would be influenced by such a gift, including in exchange for a promise to support or use influence or referring or obtaining for any person any appointive office or place in the government of the City.
  4. I will not corruptly use or attempt to use my position in the transition to obtain a special privilege for myself or others.
  5. I will not use information gained by reason of my position with the transition for the personal gain or benefit of myself or others.
  6. I acknowledge that failure to comply with the above provisions may result in my resignation from the transition.