Item 3AGENDA ITEM NO.3
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: June 21, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: BIENNIAL REVIEW OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to review the City's current Conflict of Interest
Code and report to the City Council no later than October 1, 2022 regarding whether or not an
amendment to the Code is required.
BACKGROUND:
The Political Reform Act (California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) requires every local
agency to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code. A Conflict of Interest Code designates positions within the
agency which make or participate in making governmental decisions which may have a material effect
on any financial interest held by them.
California Government Code Section 87306.5 requires every local government agency to review its
Conflict of Interest Code biennially (in even numbered years) to determine its accuracy or, alternatively,
that the Code must be amended. Typical amendments include the addition of new positions, the
elimination of old positions and title changes to positions due to agency reorganizations. In addition,
some current positions may need to be reclassified as to disclosure requirements due to increased
responsibilities.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council serves as the code reviewing body for City agencies. In accordance with California
Government Code Section 87306.5, no later than July 1, 2022, the City Council must direct staff to begin
review of the Conflict of Interest Code and determine if amendments are necessary. Any amendments
must be presented to the City Council by October 1, 2022. If amendments are necessary, the revised
Code must be approved by the City Council by December 31, 2022.
City staff will begin reviewing each City position to determine whether it should be included on the list of
designated Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) filers. Staff will advise the City Council by
October 1, 2022 whether or not amendments need to be made to the existing Code.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed this report.
Prepared by: Lisa Sherrick; Assistant City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance City Image and Effectiveness