Standards of Conduct
The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office is committed to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in administering elections.
Our Commitment to Voters
As election and registration officials, we pledge to uphold the following principles:
- Uphold the Constitution and applicable federal, state, and local laws and court decisions.
- Maintain the highest level of knowledge and expertise through continuing education and self-evaluation.
- Conduct elections in a fair, efficient, and accurate manner to uphold public confidence.
- Promote equal opportunity for all eligible voters to participate in the democratic process.
- Be accessible and receptive to individuals and communities to build trust and positive relationships.
- Protect the public office from manipulation or partisan influence.
- Adapt responsibly to changing conditions within the law while serving the public’s interest.
- Manage all fiscal duties with integrity and accountability.
- Ensure efficient operations through effective, well-managed elections processes.
- Uphold the highest level of integrity in all professional duties.
These standards reflect our office’s dedication to democracy, freedom, and ethical service to the public.