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Adoption of Resolution 2024-43 - Adopt Resolution 2024-23, the required biennial update of the list of City of Visalia designated employees and classifications for the purpose of compliance with Chapter 2.08 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Visalia specifying conflict of interest regulations. (Resolution 2024-23 required)
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Deadline for Action: 10/7/2024
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number: Jennifer Gomez, Chief Deputy City Clerk, 713-4053
Department Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Visalia City Council adopt Resolution 2024-43, the regularly scheduled biennial update of the list of designated employees who are responsible for significant amounts of purchasing or are primary decision-makers regarding purchasing. This list notes the people in the organization who will be required to complete conflict of interest reports detailing specific sources of income, gifts, and other sources of income.
Background Discussion:
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has regulations regarding the
establishment and maintenance of conflict-of-interest codes. Resolution 2024-43 reflects the changes that have occurred to the positions and position titles over the past two years. The City’s conflict of interest code ordinance complies with the requirements of state laws and provides for the periodic update of the list of designated employees by Council resolution.
The action before the Council tonight is the regular biennial update. The attached resolution reflects the positions that are currently in the City of Visalia organization, as well as adding/deleting titles because of changes in assigned responsibilities. In addition, some employees may now have greater purchasing authority and responsibility. Conflict of interest codes focus on those people in an organization who are responsible for significant amounts of purchasing or are the primary decision-makers regarding purchasing. These responsibilities exist at different levels in the various departments/divisions and therefore the resolution must be specific down to the level of the individual title, rather than the class (supervisor, manager, etc.) of the employees.
The City Clerk’s office coordinates the filing of FPPC statements and communicates to the employees on this list what is required of them. Members of the City Council and the primary appointed City officials (such as the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer) are covered by other sections of FPPC regulations and are included in the resolution for informational purposes only. Actual reporting is an individual responsibility of each affected employee.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Prior Council Action: Council adopted the previous conflict of interest code in December 2022.
Alternatives: None.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
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I move to adopt Resolution 2024-43, the required biennial update of the list of City of Visalia designated employees and classifications for the purpose of compliance with Chapter 2.08 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Visalia specifying conflict of interest regulations.
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Attachments: Resolution 2024-43