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Civil Rights Council votes to repeal its separate conflict of interest code after department consolidation
Summary
The council voted to repeal its separate conflict of interest code after staff explained council members were added to the department's conflict of interest code and must now file Form 700 electronically with the Fair Political Practices Commission.
The Civil Rights Council voted June 6 to repeal its separate conflict of interest code and allow the California Civil Rights Department’s consolidated code to cover council members.
Ellie Sadler, civil rights department staff, told the council the department updated its conflict of interest code in 2024 and added council members to the department code “for greater clarity” while maintaining the same disclosure requirements for council members. The department’s code was approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission on Oct. 22, 2024 and became effective Dec. 12, 2024, Sadler said. Under the department code, council members will file statements of economic interest (Form 700) electronically with the Fair Political Practices Commission rather than filing paper copies through the department.
Why it matters: the Political Reform Act requires agencies to adopt conflict of interest codes and to identify designated positions that must file statements of economic interest. The department recommended repealing the council’s standalone code because keeping both codes would be duplicative and potentially confusing.
Formal action: following Sadler’s presentation and no public comment, the council moved and approved a resolution to repeal the council’s conflict of interest code in section 11005 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations. The roll call recorded ayes from Chair Eric Garcia, Council member Indira Cameron Banks, Council member Chan, Council member Glater and Council member Hong; the motion passed.
Next steps: staff will complete the file‑and‑print rulemaking tasks necessary to repeal the code and will advise council members on the electronic filing process with the Fair Political Practices Commission.
