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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1d - Review of Conflict of Interest Codeoo MEMORANDUM Office of the City Clerk DATE: June 17, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager Prepared by: Lisa Mussenden, Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974 Recommended Action: Approve SUMMARY The Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act ") requires the City Council to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code (the "Code ") every two years in order to determine if changes are required. The report must be presented by October 1 of each even numbered year and any changes must be approved by the City Council. This agenda item will direct staff to prepare the bi- annual review. DISCUSSION The Political Reform Act of 1974 requires all public agencies to adopt and promulgate a Conflict of Interest Code. Section 87306 of the Act requires that conflict of interest codes be amended for changed circumstances such as: an update to the designation of positions having a decision - making capacity, an update to assigned disclosure categories, and inclusion of new provisions required by statute. The primary effect of the Code is to establish conflict of interest disclosure requirements for various City positions and consultants involved in various levels of public decision - making as set forth in the Political Reform Act. Review of the adopted Code must take place every two years. Prior to July 1, the City Council must direct the City Manager, or his designee, to conduct a review of the Code. The Act requires that the City Manager file a statement regarding the results of the review no later than October 1. If a change in the Code is necessitated by this review, it must be submitted to the City Council for approval within 90 days. Review of Conflict of Interest Code June 17, 2014 Page 2 of 2 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with the review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council direct the City Manager, or his designee, to have the City's Conflict of Interest Code reviewed pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5, file a statement of review with the City Clerk's office no later than October 1, 2014, and have the Conflict of Interest Code revised based upon such review, if necessary.