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City attorney outlines new ethics and fiscal training obligations for officials under state law

City Council and Housing Authority of the City of Costa Mesa · February 17, 2026
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Summary

City Attorney Hall Barlow summarized new state requirements (SB 827 and related guidance) that expand ethics training to more officials, shorten initial deadlines, and add a new fiscal/financial administration training requirement for elected officials and department heads; council voted to receive and file the report.

City Attorney Hall Barlow briefed the council on newly updated state training requirements that expand existing ethics and harassment‑prevention obligations and add a new fiscal‑and‑financial administration training requirement.

Key points: SB 827 (effective January) shortens the initial ethics training deadline for officials assuming office after Jan.…

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