To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Counsel
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 22-114 and Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the County of Humboldt
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution rescinding Resolution No. 22-114 and Amending the County of Humboldt’s current Conflict of Interest Code; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the County Counsel’s Office with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the attached resolution.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended action supports the following areas of the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Political Reform Act requires that the County of Humboldt’s Conflict of Interest Code be reviewed every two (2) years. The County of Humboldt’s Conflict of Interest Code requires an amendment to incorporate minor modifications required by law. Adoption of the attached resolution will incorporate the amendments to the Political Reform Act into the County of Humboldt’s Conflict of Interest Code. The modification to Appendix B fulfills this legal requirement as well. Any positions or committees that have been deleted are stricken and any additions have been underlined.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
No funding is necessary beyond already funded staff time.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are direct costs associated with adoption of the attached resolution amending the County of Humboldt’s current Conflict of Interest Code. As a result, the recommended action will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Adoption of the attached resolution amending the County of Humboldt’s current Conflict of Interest Code will not impact current staffing levels.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to adopt the attached resolution amending the County of Humboldt’s current Conflict of Interest Code. However, this alternative is not recommended since it would leave the County of Humboldt with an inaccurate Conflict of Interest Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 22-114 and Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the County of Humboldt
2. Appendix A - Disclosure Categories
3. Appendix B - County Departments - List of Designated Employees
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: September 27, 2022
File No.: 22-1206