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What does the FPPC do?

Mar 11, 2013 · SAN FRANCISCO -- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced her appointment of Eric Casher to a four-year term on the Fair Political Practices Commission. “Eric’s commitment to justice, fairness and the rule of law will make him a strong asset on the Fair Political Practices Commission,” said Attorney General Harris. “The people of California will be …

Who is new Attorney General Luther Strange?

FPPC Form 700 (2017/2018) FPPC Advice Email: [email protected] FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov Introduction Form 700 is a Public Document Public Access Must Be Provided Statements of Economic Interests are public documents. The filing officer must permit any member of the public to inspect and receive a copy of any statement.

Where is the FPPC located in California?

Oglesby ( 1975) I FPPC Ops. 71 ), and any advice we provide assumes your facts are complete and accurate. In regard to our advice on Section 1090, we are required to forward your request and all pertinent facts relating to the request to the Attorney General's Office and the Tulare County District Attorney's Office, which we have done. (Section ...

Where is the FPPC located?

Located in Sacramento, the FPPC has jurisdiction to investigate suspected violations of the Political Reform Act across California. FPPC AdWATCH. The Enforcement Division will review all submitted advertisements and communications for compliance and will actively pursue any potential violations. Engage.

What is the purpose of FPPC?

The FPPC promotes civic engagement by ensuring the fairness and integrity of California's political process. The nonpartisan FPPC is the agency primarily responsible for the fair application, interpretation, and enforcement of the Political Reform Act.

What is the California Fair Political Practices Commission?

The Fair Political Practices Commission is a five-member independent, non-partisan commission that has primary responsibility for the impartial and effective administration of the Political Reform Act. The Act regulates campaign financing, conflicts of interest, lobbying, and governmental ethics.

What is the purpose of the Campaign Finance Act?

The Commission’s objectives are to ensure that public officials act in a fair and unbiased manner in the governmental decision-making process, to promote transparency in government, and to foster public trust in the political system.

Which state has the most transparent ethics?

Politics is a swamp, but California and Washington get high marks for their ethics enforcers#N#California’s state ethics agency is among the most transparent in the nation, while Washington’s agencies has mixed rev...

Who is Tamara Uhler?

Tamara Uhler, the Placer County Assistant Director of Child Support Services ("Assistant Director"), is married to Kirk Uhler, a member of the Placer County Board of Supervisors. Assistant Director Uhler's service began in July of 2009, after Supervisor Uhler was elected to the Board of Supervisors. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of the Department of Child Support Services ("Director"). The Assistant Director position is an at-will, unclassified management classification, with no written employment contract. An appointment to the Assistant Director classification was completed by the Department Head pursuant to County Code, and no confirmation or affirmative action from the Board of Supervisors was required.

What is Section 1090?

Section 1090 provides that "[m ]embers of the Legislature, state, county, district, judicial district, and city officers or employees shall not be financially interested in any contract made by them in their official capacity, or by any body or board of which they are members." Section 1090 is concerned with financial interests, other than remote or minimal interests, that prevent public officials from exercising absolute loyalty and undivided allegiance in furthering the best interests of their agencies. (Stigall v. Taft (1962) 58 Cal.2d 565, 569.) Section 1090 is intended "not only to strike at actual impropriety, but also to strike at the appearance of impropriety." (City ofImperialBeach v. Bailey (1980) 103 Cal.App.3d 191, 197.)

The Political Reform Act, Cities and the FPPC

Proposition 9, also known as the Political Reform Act, passed in 1974 and created the Fair Political Practices Commission. California voters approved the ballot measure on the heels of the Watergate scandal, and overnight California became a leader in requiring disclosure of financial and other interests from those serving the public.

The Evolution of a Relationship

Throughout this 20-year period, League staff and the League’s City Attorneys’ Department worked closely with the FPPC — but often in a reactive mode. This dynamic was not the productive one that we enjoy today. At times, the relationship was openly adversarial.

Expanding the Partnership

The partnership described here was unlikely and hardly envisioned by Prop. 9 proponents. It was, however, the best approach to achieving the goals of the ballot measure. After more than 40 years, it is time to take it to the next level, and elected officials and other leaders can make a measurable difference in this effort.

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