Fair Political Practices Commission
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is a five-member independent, non-partisan commission that has primary responsibility for the impartial and effective administration of the Political Reform Act. The Act regulates campaign financing, conflicts of interest, lobbying, and governmental ethics. The Commission’s objectives are to ensure that public officials act in a fair and unbiased manner in the governmental decision-making process, to promote transparency in government, and to foster public trust in the political system. The City Clerk serves as the liaison between the FPPC and is the filing officer for the City.
Campaign Contribution Statements - CALIFORNIA FORM 460
The Form 460 is filed by recipient committees to report expenditures and contributions during specified periods. The Form 460 can be used to file a preelection statement, semi-annual statement, quarterly statement, termination statement, special odd-year report, or an amendment to a previously filed statements.
Payment to Agency Report - CALIFORNIA FORM 801
California Form 801 is used to report certain payments received by state and local government agencies that are used for agency purposes and paid by a third party. The Fair Political Practices Commission Regulations provide a procedure that agencies may use to disclose these payments, which may include a payment for an official’s travel expenses for the purpose of facilitating the public’s business in lieu of using agency funds; and a payment that would otherwise be considered a gift or income to the benefiting official, but is instead accepted on behalf of the agency.
Agency Report of Public Official Appointments - FORM 806
Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 806 Public Official Appointments, serves as the mandated reporting form allowing the legislative body to report additional compensation provided to Councilmembers when appointed to outside governing boards.
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Event Ticket Distribution Policy and Forms
The City’s Event Distribution Policy and completed State Form 802 disclosures may be viewed by accessing the links below: