REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 12/07/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: City Manager's Office - City Clerk
SUBJECT:
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Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks Council to consider the approval of the amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 87300, et seq), which requires every local agency to review the Conflict of Interest Code biennially to determine potential revisions to ensure accuracy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-120, approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
Every government agency must adopt a Conflict of Interest Code. A Conflict of Interest Code is the official document requiring those individuals holding designated positions with the City to disclose certain financial interests to help avoid conflicts of interest. A Conflict of Interest Code tells public officials, governmental employees, and consultants what financial interests they must disclose on their Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).
The City's Conflict of Interest Code was adopted in 1981 and has been periodically updated since that time. The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code biennially and determine if it needs to be amended.
ANALYSIS:
Every elected official and public employee who makes or influences governmental decisions is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interest, also known as Form 700.
Upon reviewing the Conflict of Interest Code, staff has determined that an amendment is required to accurately reflect current staffing, position titles, and designated positions. During 2021, there was an organizational realignment as well some classification changes which resulted in positions being reclassi...
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