REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk
PREPARED BY: Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk
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Adopt Resolution No. 2023-01 Amending the Conflict of Interest Code
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Statement of Issue:
The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to conduct a biennial review of its Conflict of Interest (COI) Code (Code). It is requested that Council review and adopt Resolution No. 2023-01 amending the Code by incorporating significant changes to the organizational structure that were made in late 2020 and adopted as part of the FY 2021/22 Budget, and include the new/revised job classifications as part of a Classification and Compensation Study presented and approved by Council in November 2022.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2023-01, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending its Conflict of Interest Code."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt Resolution No. 2023-01, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
State law requires that cities adopt a Conflict of Interest code requiring designated employees and consultants, and members of City Boards, Commissions, and Committees to file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700). The primary purpose of a Code is to require designated positions to disclose those types of investments, interests in real property, sources of income, and business positions that may be affected in their decision-making. The City last amended its Code in October of 2018 by adopting Resolution No. 2018-58 (attached for reference purposes).
Resolution 2023-01 is presented for consideration and includes Exhibit B that identifies an updated list of designated officials and employees with disclosure categories. Government Code Section 82019 defines a designated employee as "any officer, employee, member, or consultant of any ...
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