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Advisory on Regulating the Conduct of City Council Members

August 20, 2025

Summary

The Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC) grants the Office of Inspector General (OIG) the authority to investigate misconduct by Alderpersons, as elected officers of the City, pursuant to MCC §§ 2-56-030(b) and -050(a)(1). The specific redressable misconduct by Alderpersons which OIG can investigate, however, is limited. In contrast to City employees, Alderpersons are not subject to the City of Chicago Personnel Rules or the City’s Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

Executive Summary

OIG recommended that the Committee on Committees and Rules develop clear rules and procedures by which it can meaningfully evaluate and adjudicate any Aldermanic misconduct which might not otherwise be prohibited by the GEO or criminal law.

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