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RESOLUTION of the City of San Leandro City Council to Add Chapter 1.9.120 to Title 1 of the San Leandro Administrative Code Relating to City Distribution of Tickets and Passes to Public Officials
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WHEREAS, the California Fair Political Practices Commission ("FPPC") enforces the State's conflicts of interest laws, and from time to time, adopts and amend rules and regulations to carry out this purpose under the Political Reform Act (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS, the FPPC provides rules and regulations for the acceptance and dissemination of gifts to public officials in accordance with the Act, and has updated regulations applicable to the City of San Leandro concerning the distribution of agency provided tickets or passes; and
WHEREAS, the new FPPC regulations now require that any distribution of tickets and passes to, or at the behest of, City officials must be made pursuant to a duly adopted written policy if such distribution is made under that regulation, adding to existing rules regarding gifts such that adoption of new rules is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to use such tickets and passes to further the governmental and public purposes of the City, such as the promotion of the City's activities and programs, and community involvement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and considered the staff report, all public comments, and the proposed amendments to the City's gift policies under the FPPC.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO DOES RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and made a part of this resolution.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT OF CODE. Chapter 1.9.120 to Title 1 is hereby added to the San Leandro Administrative Code to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 1.9.120: AGENCY DISTRIBUTION OF TICKETS AND PASSES"
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure that all ...
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