1 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR
THE CITY OF PATTERSON
Section 1. Conflict of Interest Code - Adopted
The Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 81000, et. seq., requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has adopted a regulation, 2 Cal Code of Regs. Section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard Conflict of Interest Code. It can be incorporated by reference and may be amended by the FPPC after public notice and hearings to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 Cal Code of Regs.
Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the FPPC are hereby incorporated by reference, and along with the attached appendix’s in which members and employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth constitutes the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Patterson, which is considered the agency within the purview of this code. The Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Patterson so adopted amends and replaces any Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Patterson previously in effect to conform to this newly adopted code.
Section 2. Conflict of Interest Code – Statements
Designated employees shall file statements of economic interest with the City Clerk, who shall be and perform the duties of filling officer for the City of Patterson.
Section 3. Savings Clause
Any change provided for in this conflict of interest code shall not affect or excuse any offense or act committed or done or omission or any penalty or forfeiture incurred or accruing under any other conflict of interest code; nor shall it affect any prosecution, suit, or proceedings pending or any judgment rendered in connection with any other conflict of interest code.
APPENDIX OF DESIGNATED POSITIONS
As of July 21, 2020
Designated Positions Assigned Disclosure Categories
City Staff
City Manager 1 through 25
Program Manager 1 through 25
• The Program Manager position has been added
Human Resources Director 1 through 25
City Clerk 1 through 25
Deputy City Clerk 1 through 25
2 • The Deputy City Clerk position has been added
Community Development Director 1 through 25
• Title updated to: Director of Planning & Community Development City Planner 1 through 25
Public Works Director 1 through 25
Deputy Public Works Director 1 through 25
Capital Projects Manager 1 through 25
Recreation & Community Services Director 1 through 25
Building Inspections (Contract Manager/Owner) 1 through 25 Building Official 1 through 25
Finance Director 1 through 25
Fire Chief 1 through 25
Police Chief 1 through 25
City Engineer(s) 1 through 25
City Attorney 1 through 25
Deputy City Attorney 1 through 25
Special Counsel 1 through 25
City Treasurer 1 through 25
Auditors (Contract Manager/Owner) 1 through 25
Information Technology Manager 1 through 25
Grant Writers (Contract Manager/Owner or In-House) 1 through 25 Consultants * 1 through 25
Consultants *
Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitations:
3 The City Manager or his designee may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a “designated position” is hired to perform a range of duties that are limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant’s duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements. The City Manager or his designee’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as the conflict of interest code.
Council, Commissions, Committees and Boards
City Council Members 1 through 25
Planning Commission Members 1 through 25
Economic Strategic Commission Members 1 through 25
Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission 1 through 25 Senior Center Board of Directors Members 1 through 25
Turlock Mosquito Abatement District Member 1 through 25
APPENDIX OF DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
List of Disclosure Categories
Specification Sheet
Reportable Investments, Interest in Real Property and Income Disclosure Category
1. All investments and business positions in business entities, sources of income and interests in real property.
2. Investments and business positions in business entities, and all sources of income.
3. Interests in real property.
4. Investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income from entities providing supplies, services, equipment or machinery of the type used by the designated employee’s unit.
5. Investments and business positions in, and income from entities which are book outlets, vendors or providers of business services.
6. Investments and business positions in business entities and come from sources engaged in construction, building, or material supply.
7. Investments and business positions in business entities and income from sources which supply or manufacture solar energy systems.
4 8. Investments and business positions in business entities and income from sources engaged in construction or development.
9. Investments and business positions in business entities and income from sources which provide transportation services subject to the review or approval of the Public Works Department and all interest in real property.
10. Investments and business position in, and income from sources engaged in the construction of public works projects.
11. Investments and business positions in business entities and income from construction companies involved in progress payments.
12. Investments and business positions in, and income from construction firms involved in construction projects subject to acceptance by the City Council.
13. Investments and business positions in business entities and income from business entities of the type to provide bids, supplies, vehicles and equipment.
14. Investments and business position in, and income from entities which provide training, services or facilities of the type utilized by the City.
15. Investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income which provide services and supplies of the type used in emergency services coordination and training activities.
16. Investments and business positions in, and income from Union Pension Funds that may be affected by the outcome of negotiations involving monetary settlements and employer-employee memorandum.
17. Investments and business positions in, and income from entities providing medical services or facilities of the type used by the City.
18. Investments and business positions in, and income from business entities engaged in providing eye examinations and eyeglasses, including but not limited to opticians, ophthalmologists, etc.
19. Investments and business positions in and income from business entities supplying or manufacturing electronic equipment, supplies or services of the type utilized by the employee’s unit.
20. Investments and business positions in, and income from business entities providing supplies, services, equipment or machinery of the type used by the City or County.
21. Investments and business positions in, and income from employment agencies or entities which provide employment or pre-employment services. Services include, but are not limited to, testing, training, consulting, job classification studies and salary surveys.
22. Investments and business positions in, and income from, business entities which are of the type to provide any of the various types of employee insurance coverage and/or actuarial services.
23. Investments and business positions in business entities, and income from sources which supply and manufacture firefighting equipment and supplies.
5 24. Investments and business position in business entities and come from sources which provide, supply manufacture or service computer hardware or software of the type utilized by the City of County.
25. Investments and business position in business position in business entities and come from sources which are of the type to have done business with County government in the previous two years; income from individuals who are County employees, as well as all interest in real property.