Code of Ethics

The King County Code of Ethics serves as a guide to behavior for public employees. All King County employees, with the exception of Superior Court and District Court employees, must follow the provisions of the Code of Ethics. Board and commission members must also follow the provisions of the Code of Ethics.

• Full text of the King County Code of Ethics, from Title 3 of King County Code
• Summary of the King County Code of Ethics
  • Note: the summary is not a substitute for reading and understanding the full text of the Code of Ethics
• Acknowledgement of Receipt of Code of Ethics Summary for Board and Commission Members