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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
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DATE:
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November 27, 2006
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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December 12, 2006
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Warren Slocum, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the Conflict of Interest Code for San Mateo County Departments, Boards and Commissions, School Districts, Special Districts and Agencies.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution Approving the New Conflict of Interest Code of the San Mateo County Boards and Commissions and the amendments to the Conflict of Interest Codes of County Departments, School Districts, Special Districts and Agencies.
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitment: The San Mateo County Boards and Commissions Conflict of Interest Code and the amended Conflict of Interest Codes of local agencies keep the commitment of Responsive, Effective and Collaborative Government and
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Goal(s): County and local governments effectively communicate, collaborate and develop strategic approaches to issues affecting the entire County.
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BACKGROUND:
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State law requires each local public agency to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code designating employees, members and consultants who must file annual conflict of interest statements. The Board of Supervisors, as the code-reviewing body for all local agencies in San Mateo County except cities and city agencies, must approve the local agency’s code.
State law also requires a public agency to amend its code to address changed circumstances such as when it adds or deletes positions or changes the duties of positions. The Board of Supervisors, as the code-reviewing body, must approve any changes in a local agency’s code. Every two years, each local agency is notified by the County Clerk to review its code and, if it is necessary to change the code, submit an amended Code to the Board of Supervisors for review and approval.
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DISCUSSION:
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In 2006, San Mateo County reorganized its departmental structure. The attached amendments reflect the changes in affected departments. The Resolution approves the Conflict of Interest Code for the County Boards and Commissions and the amended code for certain County Departments, School Districts, Special Districts and Agencies. In addition, one Conflict of Interest Code that would apply to all County Boards and Commissions is attached for your approval.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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There is no fiscal impact.
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