San Rafael Municipal Code Ch. 2.10 Conflict of Interest Code

In compliance with the Political Reform Act of 1974, California Government Code Section 81000, et seq., the city of San Rafael hereby adopts a Conflict of Interest Code through the specific incorporation by reference of Fair Political Practices Commission regulation Section 18730 ("Model Conflict of Interest Code") as it may be amended from time to time, as though fully set forth herein. Nothing in this chapter is intended to modify or abridge the provisions of the Political Reform Act or any other state laws or regulations pertaining to conflicts of interest. A copy of Fair Political Practices Commission regulation Section 18730 shall be available for review in the city clerk's office.

(Ord. 1830 §§ 1 (part), 2 (part), 2004).

A. The city council shall adopt by resolution a list of designated positions which shall be incorporated in this chapter by reference as though fully set forth. It has been determined that it is foreseeable that officers and employees holding designated positions may make or participate in the making of decisions which may have a material effect on a financial interest.

B. The city council shall adopt by resolution a list of disclosure categories which shall be incorporated in this chapter by reference as though fully set forth. Each designated position shall be assigned one or more disclosure categories. It has been determined that it is foreseeable that the types of investments, real property interests, and income listed in the disclosure categories assigned to a designated position may be affected materially by decisions made or participated in by the officer or employee holding that designated position.

C. A copy of the resolution listing the designated positions and disclosure categories shall be available for review in the city clerk's office.

(Ord. 1830 §§ 1 (part), 2 (part), 2004).

Each person holding a designated position, shall file a statement of economic interests disclosing his or her interest in investments, real property, and income designated as reportable under the categories to which the person's designated position is assigned. Each person required to file a statement of economic interests shall file the original of said statement with the city clerk within the time limits specified in Fair Political Practices Commission regulation Section 18730(b)(5). All statements of economic interests shall be available for public review in the office of the city clerk.

(Ord. 1830 §§ 1 (part), 2 (part), 2004).

No later than October first of every even-numbered year, the city council shall review and, if necessary, revise its Conflict of Interest Code, including the list of designated positions and the list of disclosure categories. Revisions to the lists of designated positions and disclosure categories shall be made by adoption of a resolution.

(Ord. 1830 §§ 1 (part), 2 (part), 2004).