Title
Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey Educational Risk Management Authority.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors, as the code reviewing body, approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey Educational Risk Management Authority.
SUMMARY:
Monterey Educational Risk Management Authority has amended its Conflict of Interest Code, as required by Government Code section 87306.5, to reflect textual changes to the Code. As Code Reviewing Body, the Board of Supervisors must approve this proposal and adopt the Amended Code to render it 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.
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.
The Office of the Monterey County Counsel has reviewed and approved the amended Code. The Proposed Amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey Educational Risk Management Authority is lawful under the Political Reform Act of 1974.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Office of the 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
Link to the Strategic Plan:
<https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=139569>
Prepared by: Iracema Lopez, Management Analyst, ext. 5066
Approved by: Valerie Ralph, Clerk of the Board, ext. 5066
Attachments:
A) Resolution;
B) Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey Educational Risk Management Authority - clean version;
C) Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey Educational Risk Management Authority - redline version
D) The Monterey Educational Risk Management Authority’s Resolution No. 26-02, Conflict of Interest Code, adopted 8/10/2026.