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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE
VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE
VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT
(Amended November 20, 2024)
1. Standard Code of FPPC
The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Gov. Code, § 81000, et seq.) requires each state and
local government agency to adopt and promulgate a conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political
Practices Commission (FPPC) has adopted a regulation 2 Cal. Code of Regs, Section 18730,
which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code that can be incorporated by
reference as a district's code. After public notice and hearing, Section 18730 may be amended
by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform
Act.
2. Adoption of Standard Code of FPPC
Therefore, the terms of 2 Cal. Code of Regs. Section 18730, and any amendments to it
duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, are hereby incorporated by reference.
This regulation (attached) and the attached Appendix designating officials and employees and
establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the Conflict of Interest Code of the Vallecitos
Water District (the “District”). This code shall take effect when approved by the San Diego
County Board of Supervisors and shall thereupon supersede all prior codes adopted by the
Vallecitos Water District.
3. Filing of Statements of Economic Interests
All officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic
interests shall file their statements with the General Manager as the District’s Filing Officer. The
Filing Officer shall make and retain a copy of all statements filed by the General Manager and
Members of the Board of Directors, and forward the originals of such statements to the Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors. The Filing Officer shall retain the original statements of all other
officials and designated positions and will make this Code and all retained statements available
for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours (Gov. Code § 81008).
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APPENDIX
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE
VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT
(Amended November 20, 2024)
PART “A”
OFFICIALS WHO MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS
Officials who manage public investments as defined by 2 Cal. Code of Regs.
§18700.3(b), are NOT subject to the District’s Conflict of Interest Code but must file disclosure
statements under Government Code section 87200 et seq. [Regs., §18730(b)(3)] These positions
are listed here for informational purposes only.
It has been determined that the positions listed below are officials who manage public
investments 1:
Members of the Board of Directors
General Manager
Assistant General Manager
Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services
Financial Consultants
1 Individuals holding one of the above-listed positions may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission for assistance or written
advice regarding their filing obligations if they believe that their position has been categorized incorrectly. The Fair Political Practices
Commission makes the final determination whether a position is covered by § 87200.
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DESIGNATED POSITIONS
GOVERNED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES’
TITLE OR FUNCTION
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
ASSIGNED
Asset Management Supervisor 5
Assistant Operations and Maintenance Manager 4
Capital Facilities Assistant Engineer 5
Capital Facilities Engineer 2, 3, 5
Capital Facilities Senior Engineer 2, 3, 5
Chief Financial Officer 1, 2
Chief Technology Officer 5
Computerized Maintenance Management System Planner (CMMS Planner) 5
Construction Inspection Supervisor 2, 3, 5
Construction Inspector II 2, 3, 5
Construction Supervisor 2, 3, 5
Development Services Senior Engineer 2, 3, 5
District Engineer 2, 3, 5
Engineering Technician III 2, 3, 5
Finance Supervisor 5
General Counsel 1, 2
Human Resource Analyst 5
Human Resources and Risk Manager 5, 6
Maintenance Services Supervisor 5
Mechanical/Electrical Supervisor 5
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Operations & Maintenance Contract Coordinator 4
Operations & Maintenance Manager 4
Principal Financial Analyst 5
Public Information Conservation Supervisor 5
Senior Purchasing Specialist 4
Wastewater Collection Systems Supervisor 5
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor 5
Water System Supervisor 5
Consultants and New Positions 2
2 Individuals serving as a consultant as defined in FPPC Reg 18700.3 or in a new position created since this Code was last
approved that makes or participates in making decisions must file under the broadest disclosure set forth in this Code subject to the
following limitation:
The General Manager may determine that, due to the range of duties or contractual obligations, it is more appropriate to assign a
limited disclosure requirement. A clear explanation of the duties and a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements must
be in a written document. (Gov. Code Sec. 82019; FPPC Regulations 18219 and 18734.). The General Manager’s determination is
a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. (Gov.
Code Sec. 81008.)
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PART “B”
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
The disclosure categories listed below identify the types of economic interests that the
designated position must disclose for each disclosure category to which the designated is
assigned.3 “Investment” means financial interest in any business entity (including a
consulting business or other independent contracting business) and are reportable if they
are either located in, doing business in, planning to do business in, or have done business
during the previous two years in the jurisdiction of the District.
Category 1: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of
income located in, that do business in or own real property within the jurisdiction of the District.
Category 2: All interests in real property which is located in whole or in part within, or not
more than two (2) miles outside, the jurisdiction of the District, including any leasehold, beneficial or
ownership interest or option to acquire property.
Category 3: All investments and business positions in, and sources of income from,
business entities that are engaged in land development, construction, or the acquisition or sale of
real property within the jurisdiction of the District.
Category 4: All investments and business positions in, and sources of income from
business entities, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products,
supplies, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of the type purchased or leased by the
District.
Category 5: All investments and business positions in, and sources of income from
business entities, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products,
supplies, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the
Designated Position’s department, unit or division.
Category 6: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources
of income, including gifts, loans, and travel payments, if such entities or sources have filed
claims against the agency in the past 2 years, or have a claim pending before the District.
3 This Conflict of Interest Code does not require the reporting of gifts from outside this agency’s jurisdiction if the source does not
have some connection with or bearing upon the functions or duties of the position. (Reg. 18730.1)