HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Policy No. 200-03 - Conflict of Interest
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
SUBJECT: Conflict of Interest Policy No. 200-3
Effective Date: 3/23/99
Revised: 9/12/06
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BACKGROUND
The Lake Elsinore City Council, Redevelopment Agency Board and Planning and Public
Safety Commissions are subject to laws pertaining to conflicts of interest. The Political
Reform Act (PRA) and other state laws prohibit public officials from participating in
decisions that may have a material financial affect on a source of income to, or the assets
of the official. California law also prohibits public officials from having a financial
interest in any transaction to which the City is a party. In some cases, public officials
may participate in decisions if their interests are minor and made public.
PURPOSE
The conflict of interest laws and regulations are complex and in many cases the advice of
the City Attorney will not protect the official from civil or criminal sanctions. The City
Council has adopted this policy to promote awareness among public officials and to help
them comply with conflict of interest laws.
POLICY
A. Notice. Every City official shall promptly notify the City Attorney when he/she
becomes aware of facts that suggest his/her participation in a decision could give rise to a
conflict of interest. The City Attorney will evaluate and discuss the matter with the
official.
B. Procedure. The City Attorney will make a determination and/or shall assist the official
in requesting guidance from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) if the
potential conflict relates to the Political reform Act.
C. Disqualification. When a member of the City Council, Board or Commission has, or
reasonably believes he/she has, a conflict of interest, the official shall disclose the
conflict of interest, refrain from any participation in the decision and remove him or
herself from the dais during deliberations.
HISTORY
Adopted by ______ 3/23/99
Amended by Resolution No. 2006-152 9/12/06