Title
Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the Auditor-Controller.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors, as the code reviewing body, approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the Auditor-Controller.
SUMMARY:
The Office of the Auditor-Controller has amended its Conflict of Interest Code, as required by Government Code section 87306.5, to reflect a new designated position, Departmental Information Systems Manager II, 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 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
(Other):
_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: Monica Arroyo, Administrative Services Officer, (831)755-5084
Approved by: Enedina Garcia, Auditor-Controller, (831)755-5040
Attachments:
A) Resolution;
B) Conflict of Interest Code of the Auditor-Controller’s Office - clean version;
C) Conflict of Interest Code of the Auditor-Controller’s Office - redline version