The City of Berkeley Conflict of Interest Code

Adopted by the Berkeley City Council - Resolution No. 64,675-N.S.

Effective: November 10, 2009

Conflict Code Table of Contents | Frequently Asked Questions

The California Political Reform Act, (Gov. Code Sections 81000-91014)  requires many local public officials and employees to file public, personal financial disclosure reports known as Statements of Economic Interests - FPPC Form 700.

Under the Act, cities are required to adopt and implement a separate Conflict of Interest Code.  Designated Employees, Commissioners, and Elected Officials must file Statements of Economic Interests.  The designated filers and the types of economic interests they must disclose are listed in the City of Berkeley's Conflict of Interest Code.

The City Clerk, as Filing Officer, administers the Conflict of Interest Code at the local level and notifies each designated employee and commissioner of his or her filing obligation.  Officials designated in the Conflict of Interest Code are required to file an Assuming Office Statement when they assume a designated position, an Annual Statement each year and a Leaving Office Statement within thirty days of resignation or termination.  Additionally, candidates for elected positions are required to file a Candidate statement.  Each type of statement has a specified "reporting period."  Filers must sign the Form 700 under penalty of perjury.  Once filed, the form is a public document and must be made available to the public upon request.

Conflict of Interest Resources:
Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700 
Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
California Attorney General's Pamphlet on Conflict of Interest Law (PDF, 823 KB)

Form 801 - Gift to Agency Reports

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