PROPOSAL:
Amend AQMD Conflict of Interest Code
SYNOPSIS:
The Political Reform Act requires the AQMD to review its Conflict of Interest
Code biennially and submit notice to the Board regarding its accuracy or the
need to amend to reflect the addition, reclassification, renaming, or deletion
of designated positions. As a result of personnel changes during the past two
years, the Code must now be amended. Individuals holding designated positions
are required to disclose certain investments, income, interests in real
property, business entities and business positions and also may have to
disqualify themselves from making or participating in the making of governmental
decisions affecting those interests.
COMMITTEE:
Not Applicable.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve amendments to the District’s Conflict of
Interest Code as reflected in the Attachments; and direct the Executive Officer
to forward the revised Code and any other necessary documentation to the Fair
Political Practices Commission for its review and approval.
Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer
Background The District’s Conflict of Interest Code must be amended
to add new classification designations. Individuals holding specified positions
are required to disclose certain investments, income, interests in real
property, business entities and business positions. These individuals must also
comply with the conflict of interest provisions of the Political Reform Act, and
thus may have to disqualify themselves from making or participating in
governmental decisions affecting those interests. As a result of changes in
District positions over the past two years, the Conflict of Interest Code must
now be amended to reflect the addition of the classifications of Public Affairs
Manager, Senior Public Affairs Manager and Staff Specialist as employees who
must file Statements of Economic Interest under the Code. In addition, the
disclosure categories in the Code are being updated. The substantive
requirements of the Conflict of Interest Code remain unchanged. Before the District may amend its Code, the Fair Political Practices Commission requires that individuals whose positions will be subject to its requirement be afforded a written comment period or a public hearing. Accordingly, a 45-day written comment period was provided to give interested individuals an opportunity to discuss the proposed amendments to the Code. Attachments
Conflict of Interest Code for the AQMD
Attachment A (Clean/Strike-Out)
Attachment B / / /
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