POST to require annual conflict-of-interest disclosure; commission previews new form
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Summary
POST staff told commissioners the agency will implement a revised conflict-of-interest disclosure form to be signed annually; the new policy will require commissioners to file updates when circumstances change.
POST legal staff told commissioners on Aug. 29 that the agency will issue a revised conflict-of-interest disclosure form that commissioners must sign annually.
Under the updated policy, forms will be issued July 15 each year with a July 31 deadline for return. Commissioners must file a new disclosure if their circumstances change — for example, if they accept a new job or appointment that presents a potential conflict. Staff said disclosures that identify a conflict will be referred to a conflicts officer for guidance on recusal or other remedies.
Why it matters: annual disclosures and a proactive requirement to report changes are intended to improve transparency and ensure commissioners recuse themselves or take other actions when appropriate to avoid conflicts and preserve the commission’s integrity.
Ending: Staff said finalized policy documents and the new form would be available in the coming days and offered to discuss questions individually with commissioners.