Title
Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.
SUMMARY:
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has amended its Conflict of Interest Code, as required by Government Code section 87306.5, to revise an edit to the title of a designated position, Chief Assistant District Attorney, and to make minor textual edits to its Code. The Board of Supervisors must approve this proposal to render these amendments effective.
DISCUSSION:
Amendments to local agency Conflict of Interest Codes are authorized by Government Code section 87306 of the Government Code whenever changes are required by changed circumstances, by creation or deletion of designated positions, or by changes in the duty of such positions. The proposed Code, as amended, is lawful under the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Pursuant to sections 82011 and 87303 of the Government Code, the Board of Supervisors is the code reviewing body and may approve the Code as submitted, revise the proposed Code and approve it as revised, or return the proposed Code to the agency for revision and resubmission.
For the Board’s reference, the draft resolution is attached to this report as Attachment A, a clean version of the proposed amended code is attached as Attachment B, and a redline copy of the proposed amended code is attached as Attachment C.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the amended Code as to form.
FINANCING:
The approval of this requested Conflict of Interest Code amendment will have no financial impact upon the County of Monterey.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals
____ Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
If does not fall under any of the above Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals (Other):
This recommendation enhances transparency and accountability in reporting designated positions and their duties, as mandated by Government Code section 87306.5
X Administrative
Prepared by: Nichole Reed, Administrative Assistant to the District Attorney, Ext. 5470
Approved by: Jeannine M. Pacioni, District Attorney, Ext. 5470
Attachments:
A) Resolution;
B) Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office - clean version;
C) Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office - redline version.