Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title A — GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION›Division A3 — ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Santa Clara County Municipal Code Ch. V Use of Office
Santa Clara County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clara County
Cite as: Santa Clara County Municipal Code Chapter V · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. A3-50. - Prohibitions against use of office for personal or campaign purposes.¶
(a) Existing California law prohibits the use of public resources for personal gain.
(b) Existing California law prohibits the use of public resources to advocate the passage or defeat of any candidate or measure.
(c) Existing California law restricts the use of mass mailings by public officials.
(d) In addition to the foregoing prohibitions, it is a violation of this chapter for any Board member to:
(1) Use, for personal gain or advantage, County facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel or other things of value; or
(2) Use the office to secure, for personal benefit, gifts, special privileges or exemptions.
(Ord. No. NS-19.30.4, § 1, 9-23-97)
Sec. A3-51. - No disclosure of confidential information.¶
(a) Board members shall not use for personal gain confidential information acquired by or available to them in the course of their employment with the County.
(b) Board members shall not reveal information received confidentially or in lawful closed session, unless such information is required by law to be disclosed.
(Ord. No. NS-19.30.4, § 1, 9-23-97)
Secs. A3-52—A3-59. - Reserved.¶
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