All elected and appointed officials and public employees in the State of California who are involved in making or influencing governmental decisions are required to file a Statement of Economic Interest (FPPC Form 700) which provides transparency and accountability by:
1. Offering the public information about the officials’ personal financial interests, ensuring that decisions are made for the public good rather than for personal financial gain.
2. Reminding public officials when personal interests might conflict with their public responsibilities and encouraging them to refrain from making or participating in decisions where such conflicts exist.
The Mayor, City Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney, and Finance Director are designated by State law to file their Form 700 with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), pursuant to the requirements of the Political Reform Act (Gov. Code sections 81000-91014). Designated City level filers are required to disclose their financial interests with the City Clerk, pursuant to the appropriate disclosure category indicated in the City of Monterey Conflict of Interest Code.
All Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700s) are public documents. Filed Statements of Economic Interest are available for viewing as follows:
- Non-elected State filers (City Manager, City Attorney, Finance Director, Planning Commissioners)
File a Public Records Request with the FPPC: cpra@fppc.ca.gov or (916) 445-2772
