Title
Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of Natividad Medical Center.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors, as the code reviewing body under the Political Reform Act, approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code of Natividad Medical Center.
SUMMARY:
Natividad Medical Center has amended its Conflict of Interest (COI) Code, as required by Government Code, section 87306.5, to revise the list of designated positions and delete positions that were deleted from the county approved list of classifications. These include removal of the Chief Operating Officer and Assistant Administrator, Planning and Business Development positions, and the retitling of the Hospital Human Resources Administrator position to Chief People Officer, and the retitling of the Assistant Administrator, Operations and Support Services position to Assistant Administrator, Chief Ancillary & Support Services position.
DISCUSSION:
Amendments to local agency Conflict of Interest Codes are authorized by section 87306 of the Government Code whenever changes are required by changed circumstances, by creation of deletion of designated positions, or by changes in the duty of such positions. The proposed COI Code of Natividad Medical Center, 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 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 Amendment C.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Office of the County Counsel has reviewed and approved the amended COI Code as to form. The amended COI Code has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and by its Board of Trustees on September 4, 2026.
FINANCING:
The approval of this requested COI Code amendment will have no financial impact upon the General Fund.
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
_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: Tammy Perez, Quality Director, 783-2512
Approved by: Nancy Buscher, Interim Chief Executive Officer, 783-2504
Attachments:
A. Resolution
B. Conflict of Interest Code - clean version
C. Conflict of Interest Code - redlined version