City Council
MEETING DATE: 10/26/2016
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Approve a Resolution adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code for Cathedral City.
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FROM:
Tracey R. Martinez, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2014-42 and adopting a Conflict-of-interest Code applicable to designated positions by incorporating Regulation 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 8730 - the Standardized Conflict-of-Interest Code as well as Appendices in which members and employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth.
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BACKGROUND:
The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Government Code Section 8100, et. seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt a Conflict-of-Interest Code. The Code must be reviewed and renewed by the City Council in even-numbered years. Designated City officials and employees are required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest Form 700 when assuming office, leaving office, and on an annual basis while holding office. Positions that are included are those making or participation in making governmental decisions which may have material effect on any financial interest. The original Form 700 for these filers is filed in the City Clerk’s Office.
In addition, pursuant to Government Code Section 87200, the following positions shall also file a Statement of Economic Interest: Mayor, Council Members, City Manager, Planning Commissioners, City Attorney, and City Treasurer. The original Form 700 for these filers is sent by the City Clerk’s Office to the Fair Political Practices Commission. These positions are not included in the proposed resolutions.
DISCUSSION:
The City’s Conflict-of-Interest Code was last updated in October 2014, and is required to be updated in 2016. The following changes are recommended and are reflected in Appendix “A” of the proposed Resolution:
Added:
Accountant I
Accountant II
Development Project Manager
Economic Development Director
Deputy Police Chief
Planning Manager
Facilities and Field Superintendent
Building and Permit Specialist
Administrative Office Coordinator - Police
Administrative Analyst II
Removed:
Accounting Technician - Purchasing
Administrative Assistant II - Housing/Engineering
Associate Engineer
City Planner
Facilities Maintenance Manager
Management Analyst - Fire
Police Captain
Senior Engineer
Senior Planner
Development Service Manager
Model Disclosure Categories have been used as provided by the Fair Political Practices Commission. A primary purpose of the code is to require disclosure of those types of investments, interest in real property, sources of income and business positions that designated positions may affect in their decision making. These disclosure categories are included in Appendix “B” of the attached Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with Council taking action on this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution amending the City’s Conflict-of-interest Code for 2016.