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Approve conflict of interest code amendments for the Solano County Departments of Probation and General Services
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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 conflict of interest code amendments for the Solano County Departments of Probation and General Services.
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 listed above, under Government Code section 87303.
The Solano Departments of Probation and General Services have reviewed and revised their Conflict of Interest Codes and submitted them 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 agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of the Conflict of Interest Code amendments. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the departments FY2023/24 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose to not approve the amended Conflict of Interest Codes. However, this option is not recommended be...
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