Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and Holmby Hills residents are among those eligible to apply for a seat on Los Angeles County's first-ever independent Ethics Commission, a seven-member watchdog body with authority to investigate misconduct and enforce laws governing campaign finance, lobbying, and conflicts of interest in county government.

Applications close Sunday, July 26, 2026. The online form is available at measureg.lacounty.gov/ethics-commission-application.

The commission grew out of Measure G, which LA County voters approved in November 2024. The measure required the creation of an independent ethics commission "to increase restrictions on lobbying and investigate misconduct," according to LAist's reporting on the ballot measure. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to establish the commission and a companion Office of Ethics Compliance, according to a press release from Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, who authored the motion.

Horvath said in her May 19 statement that the vote "delivers on the will of the voters and marks a monumental step toward greater transparency and accountability in County government."

What the job looks like

Commissioners will meet at least six times a year and spend an estimated 5 to 20 hours per month on commission work, according to LAist. Each member receives $250 per meeting plus reimbursement for expenses incurred during official duties.

Three of the seven seats will be filled by appointees of the County Assessor, the Chair of the Board of Supervisors, and the Governance Reform Task Force. Those three commissioners then nominate the remaining four. All seven require Board approval, according to Horvath's office.

A first for LA County

With this commission, LA County would become only the third county in California to establish an ethics body, joining San Francisco and Orange County, according to Horvath's press release. For local residents, the commission will oversee ethics complaints against county officials and lobbyists who influence land-use decisions, contracting, and policy across the county.

LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn promoted the deadline on X, writing that the county's "first-ever Ethics Commission is now accepting applications."

What comes next

The Board directed County Counsel to return by Tuesday, June 30, 2026, with a draft interim ordinance establishing the commission. A separate charter amendment is being prepared for the November 2026 ballot to permanently enshrine the commission's independence in the County Charter.

Applications are open through Sunday, July 26, 2026. Residents can apply online, email [email protected], or call (213) 974-1411 with questions.