Chapter 2.24
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

Sections:

2.24.010    Purpose.

2.24.015    Incorporation of model code.

2.24.020    Designated positions.

2.24.030    Disclosure statements.

2.24.010 Purpose.

Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 87300, et seq., the following provisions constitute the conflict of interest code for the city of Dublin. Nothing contained herein is intended to modify or abridge the provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.). The provisions of this code are additional to Government Code Section 87100 et seq., and other laws pertaining to conflicts of interest. (Ord. 14-16 § 1 (part))

2.24.015 Incorporation of model code.

The terms and provisions of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it, duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, are hereby incorporated herein by reference. (Ord. 14-16 § 1 (part))

2.24.020 Designated positions.

For local officials specified in Government Code Section 87200 (including the Mayor, City Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners, City Manager, and City Attorney), no disclosure is required by this conflict of interest code as full disclosure is required by Government Code Section 87200 et seq.

The positions listed in this section are designated positions, and this section is hereby deemed the Appendix referenced in the provisions incorporated by Section 2.24.015. Officers and employees holding those positions are designated public officials, and are deemed to make, or participate in the making of, decisions which may foreseeably have a material financial effect on a financial interest of the designated public official. Each designated public official shall file an annual statement disclosing that public official’s interests as required by the disclosure category applicable to that public official.

Designated Position

Disclosure Category

Administrative Services Director

3

Assistant City Attorney

1

Assistant City Manager

1

Assistant to the City Manager

1

Assistant Director of Administrative Services

3

Assistant Director of Community Development

1

Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services

2, 3

Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer

1

Associate Civil Engineer

1

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager

1

Chief Building Official

1

Chief Information Security Officer

1

City Clerk

3

City Clerk/Records Manager

3

Code Enforcement Officer

1

Communications Manager

1

Community Development Director

1

“Consultant”* as defined in FPPC Reg. sect. 18700.3

1

Deputy City Clerk

3

Economic Development Director

1

Environmental Coordinator

1

Environmental Sustainability Manager

1

Finance Analyst

1

Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager

1

Housing Specialist

1

Human Resources Director

3

Human Resources Manager

3

Information Services Manager

3

Management Analyst II

3

Parks and Community Services Director

1

Plan Check Engineer

1

Planning Manager

1

Principal Planner

1

Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer

1

Public Works Manager

1

Public Works Transportation and Operations Manager

1

Recreation Manager

3

Recreation Supervisor

2, 3

Senior Civil Engineer

1

Senior Code Enforcement Officer

1

Senior Management Analyst

3

Senior Planner

1

Special Projects Manager

1

Senior Public Works Inspector

1

Designated Boards and Commissions

Disclosure Category

Human Services Commission

1

Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission

1

Parks and Community Services Commission

1

*    Consultants/new positions shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the terms of the Disclosure Category 1, subject to the following limitation:

    The City Manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant or new position, although a “designated position,” is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements in this chapter. Such a written determination shall include a description of the consultant’s or new position’s duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements. The City Manager’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict of interest code. (Gov. Code Section 81008.)

(Ord. 11-22 § 1; Ord. 3-21 § 1; Ord. 16-20 § 1; Ord. 9-18 § 1; Ord. 14-16 § 1 (part))

2.24.030 Disclosure statements.

Designated positions shall be assigned to one (1) or more disclosure categories set forth in this section. The disclosure categories shall be specifically described as set forth in this section. Each employee or officer holding a designated position shall file statements disclosing that employee’s or officer’s interests in investments, real property, income and positions of management designated as reportable under the category to which the employee’s or officer’s position is assigned at the time, place and in the manner as hereinafter provided.

A.    Disclosure Category 1. Interests in real property located within the city or within two (2) miles of the boundaries of the city or within two (2) miles of any land owned or used by the city; and investments and business positions in business entities, and income, including loans, gifts, and travel payments.

B.    Disclosure Category 2. Interests in real property located within the city or within two (2) miles of the boundaries of the city or within two (2) miles of any land owned or used by the city.

C.    Disclosure Category 3. Investments and business positions in business entities, and income, including loans, gifts, and travel payments, from sources that provide services, supplies, materials, machinery, or equipment of the type utilized by the city. (Ord. 14-16 § 1 (part))