MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-8813 - ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX A OF THE SAN MARCOS CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution amending Appendix A of the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the list of designated positions of the City of San Marcos for which Statements of Economic Interests must be filed and the associated disclosure categories
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Good Governance
Introduction
The Political Reform Act (PRA) requires every local government agency to adopt and promulgate a conflict of interest code to provide for the filing of Statement of Economic Interests Form 700 by "designated employees" of the agency upon their appointment and annually thereafter. City Council Resolution No. 2018-8553 (Attachment 1) represents the City of San Marcos's current conflict of interest code.
Every local government agency is required to review its conflict of interest code and list of "designated employees" biennially to determine if amendments are necessary. The City Council serves as the code reviewing body for the City of San Marcos conflict of interest code. The 2020 Local Agency Biennial Notice directs governing boards to review and update conflict of interest codes with any needed changes. Staff is recommending adoption of the proposed resolution to implement necessary amendments.
Discussion
City Council Resolution No. 79-1177 adopted the Fair Political Practices Commission's model conflict of interest code and any future amendments promulgated by the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 18730. Appendix A of Resolution No. 2018-8553 represents the current list of "designated employees" that are required to file Statement of Economic Interests Form 700 under the City's conflict of interest code. The Political Reform Act defines a "designated employee" as an officer, employee or c...
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