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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt Revisions to the District's Conflict-of-Interest CodeTRUC EE D 11 NE Public Utility District CONSENT To: Board of Directors From: Kathleen Neus Date: February 20, 2013 Subject: Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt Revisions to the District's Conflict -of -Interest Code 1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD This matter involves conducting the mandated biennial review of the District's Conflict - of -Interest Code and amending the Code. Board action is required to make changes to the Code. 2. HISTORY At the September 5, 2012 Board meeting, a revised Conflict -of -Interest Code was presented to the Board. The California Political Reform Act requires every multi -county agency to review and amend its Conflict -of -Interest Code every two years if circumstances require. An amendment was needed to add the new position of IT/SCADA Engineer and change the title for the Geographic Information System Coordinator to IT/GIS Operations Manager. A 45 day comment period was established as of September 5, 2012, and a public hearing date was set for November 7, 2012. The original draft amendment and notice of intention to amend were filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). On October 30, 2012, the FPPC informed the District that additional changes were required to prevent people from having to disclose financial interests that are beyond the scope of their duties and responsibilities with the District. The law requires that any District positions which involve the making or participation in the making of decisions which may foreseeably have a material financial effect on any financial interest need to be designated positions within the Code. At the November 7, 2012 meeting, the Board established a new 45 day written comment period for the additional revisions to the Conflict -of -Interest Code. A Public Hearing was not required. A copy of the revised Conflict -of -Interest Code was made available to each employee affected by the draft code and to interested persons. 3. NEW INFORMATION The District's 45 day comment review period ended on December 22, 2012. The FPPC's 45 day comment period ran through December 31, 2012. The District received the FPPC formal notification of approval for the Revised Conflict -of -Interest Code. The revised red lined Conflict -of -Interest Code is included as Attachment 1 and final version as Attachment 2. The revisions were as follows: • Deleted section 2.52.005, Financial Interests of Employees • Formatting changes to conform with FPPC • Add new position of IT/SCADA Engineer • Change in title of the Geographic Information Systems Coordinator to IT/GIS Operations Manager • Disclosure category reclassifications for Finance & Accounting Manager, Contract Administrator, Customer Services Manager, IT/GIS Operations Manager, IT/SCADA Manager and Senior Accountant/Analyst The resolution adopting amendments to the District's Conflict -of -Interest Code is included as Attachment 3. 4. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact in this matter. 5. RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution 2013-02 amending the District's Conflict -of -Interest Code in District Code Title 2. 117�i_ X e Michael D. Holley General Manager