ORD 575 Conflict of Interest Code ORDINANCE NO. 575
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 81000, et
seq., requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate
conflict of interest codes; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has adopted a
regulation, Title 2, Division 6, California Code of Regulations Section 18730 –
Provisions of Conflict of Interest Codes, which contains the terms of a standard
conflict of interest code which can be incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta (City) has adopted by reference the
FPPC's regulation as well as a list of designated employees as Chapter 2.60 of
the La Quinta Municipal Code (Code); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to make changes to the list of designated
employees and disclosure categories to reflect the current
classifications/positions within the City; and;
WHEREAS, the place of filing of the Statements of Economic Interests
shall be in accordance with Government Code Section 87500; and
WHEREAS, Statements of Economic Interest are public documents
available from the City Clerk of the City of La Quinta; and
WHEREAS, the City believes these changes are in the best interests of
the citizens of the City of La Quinta.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain
as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2.60: Section 2.60.010 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
2.60.010 INCORPORATION OF STANDARD CODE
The Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 81000, et seq., requires
state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of
interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation,
Title 2, Division 6, California Code of Regulations Section 18730 – Provisions of
Ordinance No. 575
Amending Chapter 2.60 of the La Quinta Municipal Code
Conflict of Interest Code
Adopted: August 7, 2018
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Conflict of Interest Codes, which contains the terms of a standard conflict of
interest code. It can be incorporated by reference and may be amended by the
Fair Political Practices Commission after public notice and hearings to conform
to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of California
Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by
the Fair Political Practices Commission are incorporated by reference and, along
with Section 2.60.020 in which members and employees are designated and
disclosure categories are set forth, constitute the conflict of interest code of the
city. The city shall review its conflict of interest code at least biennially by
September 30 of every even-numbered year and update it if necessary.
Designated employees shall file statements of economic interests with the City
Clerk who will make the statements available for public inspection and
reproductions. Upon receipt of the statements, the City Clerk shall make and
retain a copy and forward the original of these statements to the city council.
(Ord. 261 § 2 (Art. A), 1994)
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2.60: Section 2.60.020 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
2.60.020 DESIGNATED POSITIONS, DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
A. Full disclosure on Form 700, Statement of Economic Interest, shall be
required from the following positions pursuant to Government Code Section
87200:
DESIGNATED POSITIONS
City Attorney
Assistant and/or Deputy City Attorney(s)
City Manager
Assistant and/or Deputy City Manager(s)
Finance Director/City Treasurer
Mayor
Members of the City Council/Financing Authority/Housing Authority
Members of the Planning Commission
Members of the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Redevelopment Agency
Candidates for any of the positions above
B. Limited disclosure on Form 700, Statement of Economic Interest, shall be
required from the following officeholders pursuant to Government Code
Section 87302:
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Amending Chapter 2.60 of the La Quinta Municipal Code
Conflict of Interest Code
Adopted: August 7, 2018
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DESIGNATED POSITIONS
Animal Control/Code Compliance Supervisor
Assistant to the City Manager
Building Official
Building Superintendent
Business Analyst
City Clerk
City Engineer
Community Resources Manager
Construction Manager/Inspections Supervisor
Director of Community Resources
Director of Design and Development
Director of Facilities
Financial Services Analyst
Hub Manager
Human Resources Analyst
Human Resources Manager
Maintenance Manager
Management Analyst
Members of the Community Services Commission
Members of the Financial Advisory Commission
Members of the Housing Commission
Parks Superintendent
Planning Manager
Public Safety Manager
Senior Accountant
Senior Planner
C. Limited disclosure on Form 700, Statement of Economic Interest, shall be
required from the following positions pursuant to Government Code Section
82019(a) and FPPC Regulation 18700.3.
DESIGNATED POSITIONS
Consultants
D. Definitions of Disclosure Categories:
1. Full Disclosure – All investments, business positions, and interests in real
property within the jurisdiction, held on the date of assuming office and
income received during the 12 months immediately preceding assuming
office. In accordance with Government Code Section 87500, filers shall
submit one original to the City Clerk who shall make and retain a copy
and forward the original to the FPPC which shall be the filing officer.