Title
Adopt a resolution to approve the amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Treasurer - Tax Collector's Office of the County of Monterey.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a resolution to approve the amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Treasurer - Tax Collector's Office of the County of Monterey.
SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Government Code sections 87302 and 87303, the County Treasurer - Tax Collector's Office of the County of Monterey has amended its Conflict of Interest Code to update its designated positions to include consultants.
DISCUSSION:
The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Government Code sections 810000, et. Seq.), requires state and local government agencies to adopt Conflict of Interest codes and to periodically review their codes and make necessary changes to these codes. The only change to the existing code is the addition of consultants as a designated position and reference to the relevant regulation concerning consultants.
The proposed code, as amended and corrected, is lawful under the Political Reform Act of 1974. Pursuant to section 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. Here, the Board should approve the code as submitted.
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 amendment.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This recommendation supports the Administration initiative by providing transparency and accountability in the reporting of designated positions and the duties of such positions.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
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