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Adopt a Resolution to Repeal and Reenact Chapter 4.2 of the Administrative Code to Update the City's Conflict of Interest Code
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Government agencies are required to adopt a conflict of interest code with biennial updates in even years. This code designates which City officials must report economic interests by filing a Form 700 to identify sources of potential conflicts of interest. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution repealing and reenacting Chapter 4.2 of the San Leandro Administrative Code to incorporate necessary updates.
BACKGROUND
The Political Reform Act (the "Act") requires every public agency to adopt a conflict of interest code (the "Code") and review the Code biennially. The Code contains three components:
1) Incorporation (Terms of the Code): This section incorporates the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Regulation 18730 by reference, which provides the rules for disqualification procedures, reporting financial interests, and references the current gift limit. By incorporating FPPC Regulation 18730, the City's Code remains compliant with the Political Reform Act.
2) A listing of Designated Positions that make or participate in making decisions, including City staff, board and commission members, and consultants. Generally, these are positions that vote on matters, negotiate contracts, or make recommendations without substantive review.
It's important to note that the positions of City Manager, City Attorney, Finance Director, Mayor, City Councilmembers, and Planning Commissioners are not included in the City's Code. These positions are mandated by State law to file full disclosure of their economic interests under Government Code ?87200. These filers submit their Form 700 to the City Clerk, who forwards the forms to the State Fair Political Practices Commission.
3) Disclosure Categories describe the types of financial interests that filers must disclose on the ...
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