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Conflict of Interest Information

This site provides information regarding Conflict of Interest in the workplace and disclosures and training required by law.

Designated Positions List - Find out if your CI position is designated by the California State University鈥檚 Conflict of Interest Code.

Political Reform Act of 1974

The Political Reform Act of 1974 requires 海角社区, as an agency, to adopt and communicate Conflict of Interest (COI) codes. The Act contains a general prohibition against conflicts of interest. Conflict of Interest law seeks to minimize the extent to which public employees pursue their own financial interests at the expense of the public interest.

Under the Act, no 海角社区 employee shall make, participate in making, or attempt to use his or her official position to influence a 海角社区 decision in which he or she has a financial interest. University employees shall not vote, make recommendations, or in any way participate in personnel or financial decisions if such participation constitutes a conflict of interest.

Requirements

The 海角社区 Conflict of Interest Code requires employees in designated positions to file a CA Form 700 Statement of Economic Interest (, 356KB) on an annual basis and take training within 6 months of assuming office and every two years thereafter.

Forms/Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Political Reform Act and what does it require?

The State of California鈥檚 Political Reform Act of 1974, (Gov. Code, 搂 81000, et seq.), (the "Act"), prohibits public officials from participating in governmental decisions when personal financial interests may be affected by those decisions. The Act requires that all government employees and officials disqualify themselves from participating in a governmental decision when a financial conflict of interest is present.

Am I covered by the Act?

All 海角社区 employees are public officials subject to the Act. However, certain designated positions are identified in the 海角社区 Conflict of Interest Code (COI). This designation requires employees appointed to these positions to annually file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700 ) and complete ethics training every two years.

What are Economic Interests?

A public official has a personal financial interest in a decision if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on the employee, a member of his or her immediate family, or on any one of the five kinds of economic interests.

Personal Finances

1. A conflicting economic interest exists if 鈥渢he decision will have a material financial effect, distinguishable from its effect on the public generally, on the [海角社区 employee or] a member of his or her immediate family.

2. If a decision will result in the increase or decrease of 鈥減ersonal expenses, income, assets, or liabilities of the [海角社区 employee] or his or her immediate family,鈥� a conflicting personal economic interest exists.

3. A decision to appoint or promote a 海角社区 employee鈥檚 spouse would constitute a conflicting economic interest.

Five Economic Interests

If it is reasonably foreseeable that any of the following will be materially affected by the decision, a conflict may exist:

1. Any business entity in which the employee has a direct or indirect investment worth $2,000 or more, including ownership of stock by the employee or the employee鈥檚 spouse or dependent child.

2. Any real property in which the employee has a direct or indirect interest worth $2,000 or more. One鈥檚 home is not included but any other investment property is.

3. Any source of income which provides $500 or more in value promised to, or received by, the employee within 12 months prior to the time when the decision is made.

4. Any business entity in which the employee is a director, officer, partner, trustee, employee, or holds any position of management.

5. Any donor of, or any intermediary or agent for a donor of, a gift or gifts totaling $390 or more in value provided to, received by, or promised to the employee within 12 months prior to the time when the decision is made. Gifts of meals, travel or anything else of value are included in the $390. (This amount is tied to a consumer price index and is occasionally adjusted.)

Why is my position designated?

The specifically designated 海角社区 employees to which the 海角社区 Code applies are those who are considered most likely to make, participate in making, or influence decisions that could significantly affect personal economic interests.

What is Form 700?

The Political Reform Act requires most state and government officials and employees to publically disclose their personal assets and income. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is the state agency responsible for issuing Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700 , and for interpreting the law鈥檚 provisions. A Form 700 is provided to employees by the university鈥檚 Conflict of Interest Officer or electronically by clicking on forms.

Why am I required to complete an online ethics training course?

Employees who are required to file a Form 700 or Form 700U each April are in designated Conflict of Interest positions. Employees in designated positions must take ethics training course every two years. This course is required by law.

What if I am a new employee in a designated position?

Newly appointed employees into a designated position are required to complete a Form 700 within 30 days and complete ethics training within 6 months of assuming the position.

Office Information

California State University, Channel Islands
Human Resources
Lindero Hall, Room 1804
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: 805-437-8490
Fax: 805-437-8491

Contact

Questions regarding the process can be addressed to the HR Office at or by phone at 805-437-8490

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