HomeMy WebLinkAbout7,Conflict of Interest RevisionsAction Item # 7
Consideration of a Review Period
for Revisions to the District's
Conflict of Interest Code
November 7, 2012
Background / History
• The California Political Reform Act requires multi -county
agencies to review and amend it's Conflict -of -Interest code
every two years if circumstances require
• The law requires that any District position which involves the
making or participation in making decisions which may have
a material financial effect need to be designated within the
code
• At the September 5, 2012 Board meeting, a revised Code
was presented to the Board
• Add new position of IT/SCADA Engineer and title change for
Geographic Information System Coordinator to IT/GIS
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New Information
• The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is requiring
the District to revise the Code further to prevent people from
having to disclose financial interest that are beyond the
scope of their duties with the District
• Additional revisions to the Conflict of Interest Code are:
• Deleted section 2.52.005, Financial Interests of Employees
• Formatting changes to conform with FPPC
• Disclosure category reclassifications for Finance &
Accounting Manager, Contract Administrator, Customer
Services Manager, IT/GIS Operations Manager, IT/SCADA
Manager and Senior Accountant/Analyst
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Fiscal Impact
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this item
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Recommendation
• Establish a new 45 day written comment period for the
additional revisions to the District's Conflict -of -Interest
Code
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