DATE:
April 30, 2024
18
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
APPROVAL OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR VALLEY CENTER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The Board of Supervisors serves as the Code Reviewing Body for any local agency, other than cities, with jurisdiction wholly within the County, pursuant to Government Code Section 82011. The recommended action would approve the proposed amendment to the Conflict of Interest code for Valley Center Fire Protection District
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Approve the Conflict of Interest code for Valley Center Fire Protection District.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
County government includes standing and special boards, commissions, committees and task forces formed to advise the Board of Supervisors and County staff on issues and policies and to serve as links to the community. Boards, commissions and committees provide an inter-relationship between the residents and the government of the County and as such must provide transparent, bias-free decision-making. The Board of Supervisors serves as the Code Reviewing Body for any local agency, other than cities, with jurisdiction wholly within the County, pursuant to Government Code Section 82011. Under the California Political Reform Act, a public official has a disqualifying conflict of interest in a governmental decision if it is foreseeable that the decision will have a financial impact on their personal finances or other financial interests. In such cases, there is a risk of biased decision-making that could sacrifice the public's interest in favor of the official's private financial interests. To avoid actual bias or the appearance of possible improprieties, the public official is prohibited from participating in the decision.
The recommended action would approve the amended Conflict of Interest code submitted by Valley Center Fire Protection District. The Conflict of Interest code in this Board Letter enabl...
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