Title
Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors, as the code reviewing body, approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner.
SUMMARY:
The Office of the Agricultural Commissioner has amended its Conflict of Interest (COI) Code, as required by Government Code, section 87306.5, to reflect changes in its designated positions. These include removal of the Ag Program Manager and Consultant and the retitling of Department Finance Manager I to Finance Manager and Management Analyst II to Management Analyst.
DISCUSSION:
Amendments to local agency COI Codes are authorized by 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 COI Code of the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner, 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 (1) approve the COI Code amendment as submitted, (2) revise the proposed COI Code amendment, (3) approve the COI Code amendment as revised, and/or (4) return the proposed COI 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 COI code is included as Attachment B, and a redline copy of the proposed amended COI code is included as Attachment C.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the amended COI Code as to form.
FINANCING:
The approval of this requested COI Code amendment will have no financial impact upon the County.
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
__X__ Administrative: This recommendation enhances transparency and accountability in reporting designated positions and their duties, as mandated by Government Code section 87306.5
Prepared by: Juan Hidalgo, Agricultural Commissioner, x7302
Approved by: Juan Hidalgo, Agricultural Commissioner, x7302
Attachments:
A) Resolution;
B) Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner - clean version;
C) Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner - redline version