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SANTA FE, NM - Santa Fe County is currently seeking volunteer board members of the general public who are interested in serving on the County Ethics Board. The Santa Fe County Ethics Board consists of five members who are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The primary duty of the Ethics Board is to enforce the County Code of Conduct. Members serve a two-year term, subject to reappointment thereafter. The Ethics Board meets at the call of the Ethics Board Chair which is not more frequently than monthly and not necessarily every month.  

Members shall not be affiliated with County government in any capacity, including, but not limited to, employment (including employment for which the salary is in any way funded by or through the County), appointment, election, or serving as a volunteer. Members of the County Ethics Board may not hold elected public office or office with any political party within the County.  

The jurisdiction of the Ethics Board is limited to acting within the scope of matters covered by the Santa Fe Code of Conduct but may periodically review and recommend amendments to that code. If after a hearing before the Ethics Board it finds an elected or appointed official, or volunteer to have violated any provision of the Code of Conduct, the Board may impose any of the following penalties after the entry of written findings of fact and conclusions of law: a civil fine not to exceed $300; a written finding of censure; or a referral to the District Attorney or appropriate governmental office for commencement of criminal or other proceedings.  

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume to:  

Santa Fe County Manager’s Office

Attn: Gabriel Bustos, Ethics Board Staff Liaison

PO Box 267 Santa Fe, NM 87501 or via email at gcbustos@santafecountynm.gov.  

Application Deadline is August 14, 2025, at 5:00p.m. 

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