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Adopt a conflict of interest code of the Solano County Facilities Corporation
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Published Notice Required? Yes ___ No _X_
Public Hearing Required? Yes ___ No _X_
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
County Counsel recommends that the Board of Supervisors, acting in its capacities as both the Board of Directors of the Solano County Facilities Corporation and as the Board of Supervisors, adopt the Conflict of Interest Code for the Solano County Facilities Corporation.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Under the Political Reform Act, public agencies are required to adopt conflict of interest codes designating individuals subject to the Act's reporting requirement. The Act requires that each public agency with a Conflict of Interest Code review and update its code at a minimum in even-numbered years under Government Code section 87306.5, and also as needed by changed circumstances under Government Code section 87306. When amendments to the Conflict of Interest Codes are necessary, the agency is responsible for submitting a revised Conflict of Interest Code to its reviewing agency. The Board of Supervisors is the reviewing body for the County entities and for certain local entities, including the local entity listed above, under Government Code section 87303.
Taking this action on behalf of the Solano County Facilities Corporation will approve the attached Conflict of Interest Code under the provisions of the Political Reform Act relating to Conflict of Interest Codes, Government Code section 87300 et seq.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of the Conflict of Interest Code. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2023/24 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board can disapprove the Conflict of Interest Code. However, this option is not recommended because 1) the Government Code requires the review of Conflict of Interest Codes by the Board; and 2) the Code is a...
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