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Approve conflict of interest code amendments for the Solano County District Attorney’s Office, Department of Human Resources, Benicia Unified School District, Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District, Greater Vallejo Recreation District, Solano Local Agency Formation Commission, Reclamation District No. 2084, Solano County Board of Education, Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District, Vallejo City Unified School District and the Solano Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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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 approve the amended Conflict of Interest Codes for the following County Departments and Local Agencies:
1. County Departments:
• District Attorney’s Office
• Human Resources Department
2. Local Agencies:
• Benicia Unified School District
• Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District
• Greater Vallejo Recreation District
• Solano Local Agency Formation Commission
• Reclamation District No. 2084
• Solano County Board of Education
• Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District
• Vallejo City Unified School District
• Solano Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
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 designated local entities listed above, under Government Code section 87303.
The Solano County District Attorney’s Office, the Solano County Department of Human Resources, the Benicia Unified School District, the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District, the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, the Solano Local Agency Formation Commission, Reclamation District No. 2084, the Solano County Board of Education, the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District, and the Vallejo City Unified School District have reviewed and revised their Conflict of Interest Code and submitted it for Board of Supervisors’ approval under the provisions of the Political Reform Act relating to Conflict of Interest Codes, Government Code section 87300 et seq.
The Solano Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency has approved an initial Conflict of Interest Code and submitted it for Board of Supervisors’ approval under the provisions of the Political Reform Act relating to Conflict of Interest Codes, Government Code section 87300 et seq.
The Office of County Counsel in conjunction with the Office of Registrar of Voters has attached a summary of revisions and supporting documents from the departments and agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of the Conflict of Interest Code amendments.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board can disapprove the amended Conflict of Interest Code. However, this option is not recommended because 1) the Government Code requires the review of the Conflict of Interest Codes and submission of amendments to the Board; and 2) the amendments are appropriate.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The affected departments and local agencies listed above were involved in reviewing their Conflict of Interest Codes and submitting their revisions for approval to the Board of Supervisors through the Registrar of Voters with review by the County Counsel's Office.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION