Title
Adopt a resolution to approve the Conflict of Interest Code of the Moss Landing Harbor District.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors, as the code reviewing body pursuant to the Political Reform Act, approve the Conflict of Interest Code of the Moss Landing Harbor District.
SUMMARY:
The Moss Landing Harbor District conducted biennial review of its Conflict of Interest Code as required by Government Code section 87306.5. Rather than amending its existing code, which had not been significantly revised since 1997, the District repealed it in its entirety. For purposes of clarity, improved organization, ease of amendment and to more clearly identify designated positions and corresponding disclosure categories, the Moss Landing Harbor District adopted a new Conflict of Interest Code. A copy of its proposed Conflict of Interest Code is attached hereto.
DISCUSSION:
Changes 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 duties of designated positions. Moss Landing Harbor District has adopted a Conflict of Interest Code reflecting current designated positions and disclosure categories.
Pursuant to sections 82011 and 87303 of the Government Code, the Board of Supervisors is the code reviewing body. It 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. It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the proposed Code, as submitted.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed the new Conflict of Interest Code adopted by the Moss Landing Harbor District. The proposed Code, as submitted, is lawful under the Political Reform Act of 1974.
FINANCING:
There is no fiscal impact upon the County of Monterey resulting from the Board’s approval of the Moss Landing Harbor District Conflict of Interest Code.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Approval of the Conflict of Interest Code fulfills the Board’s statutorily designated role as the code reviewing body pursuant to the Political Reform Act.
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Prepared by: Joel Pablo, Senior Secretary, X6642
Approved by: Valerie Ralph, Clerk of the Board, X5842
Attachments:
Resolution of the Board of Supervisors
Moss Landing Harbor District Ordinance No. 203, dated September 26, 2018, repealing its previously adopted Conflict of Interest Code
Moss Landing Harbor District Resolution No. 18-14, dated September 26, 2018, adopting a new Conflict of Interest Code