Title
Adopt a resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Economic Development Department.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors, as code reviewing body, adopt a resolution
(Attachment A) approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Economic Development
Department (Attachment C).
SUMMARY:
The Office of Employment Training recently transitioned out of the Economic Development
Department (EDD) and this update reflects related changes to the EDD's Conflict of Interest Code, as
required by Government Code section 87306.5. The amended Conflict of Interest Code updates
specific "designated positions" subject to the Code's requirements.
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 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.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the amended Code as to form and legality.
FINANCING:
There is no fiscal impact upon the County of Monterey as a result of the proposed amendments.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The Board of Supervisors is the code reviewing body for the Conflict of Interest Codes (COI) for
agencies in Monterey County pursuant to Government Code 87200. Local agencies must adopt a
COI that identifies all officials and employees within the agency who make governmental decisions
based on the positions they hold. Individuals in the designed positi...
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