Reso 1485 04/2016RESOLUTION NO. 1485
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT
ADOPTING A TICKET DISTRIBUTION POLICY
WHEREAS, from time to time the Vallecitos Water District ("District") receives
event tickets and/or passes from private and public entities and individuals, and
purchases event tickets for events involving the District including local charities,
entertainment, recreational or other similar purposes; and
WHEREAS, the District desires to use such tickets and/or passes to further
governmental and public purposes of the District, and to avail the District and its
officials, as defined in Government Code Section 82048 and Fair Political Practices
Commission Regulation 18701 (Title 2, Division 6, California Code of Regulations
referred to herein as "FPPC Regulation"), of the ability to distribute tickets and/or
passes pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18944.1(c); and
WHEREAS, as provided in FPPC Regulation 18944.1(c), such tickets and/or
passes distributed in accordance with a duly adopted policy are not considered gifts to
public officials; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the
Vallecitos Water District as follows:
Section 1: Definitions.
a. "District Official" shall mean and refer to a District "public official" as that
term is defined by Government Code section 82048 and FPPC Regulation
18701.
b. "Ticket" shall mean and refer to a "ticket or pass" as that term is defined in
FPPC Regulation 18944.1, as amended, and as of this date means
admission to a facility, event, show, or performance for entertainment,
amusement, recreation, or similar purpose.
Section 2: Limitation and Purpose of the Policy. This policy shall only apply
to the District's distribution of tickets to, or at the behest of, a District Official. The
purpose of this policy is to ensure that all tickets received by the District from public and
private entities and individuals, or which the District purchases or owns because of its
control of the event or facility, are distributed in furtherance of a public purpose of the
District.
Section 3: Public Purposes for Ticket Distribution. The following list is
illustrative of the public purposes the Vallecitos Water District may accomplish by the
distribution of tickets to, or at the behest of, a District Official:
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a. Representation of the District at events on federal, state, and regional
levels.
b. Representation and promotion of the Vallecitos Water District at District
sponsored or supported community events and programs.
C. Increasing public exposure to, and awareness of, District services,
resources, and facilities including water conservation programs.
d. Promotion of District issues and representation at events sponsored by
other governmental entities or government -related industry groups and non-
profit organizations.
e. Recognizing or rewarding meritorious service by District employees and
recognizing contributions made by former District Officials and employees.
Section 3: Ticket Transfer Prohibition. The transfer by any District Official of
any ticket distributed to such District Official pursuant to this policy to any other person,
except to members of the District Official's immediate family for their personal use, is
prohibited.
Section 4: Posting Form 802 on Website. Within 30 days of distributing a
ticket, the District shall post a completed FPPC Form 802 on the District's website.
Section 5: Designation of Agency Head. For purposes of implementing this
policy and completing and posting the FPPC Form 802, the District General Manager or
his designee shall be the "Agency Head."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the
Vallecitos Water District at a regular meeting held on this 20th day of April, 2016, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
ELITHARP, EVANS, HERNANDEZ, MARTIN, SANNELLA
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Michael A. Sannella, President
Board of Directors
Vallecitos Water District
ATTES
Dennis O. Lamb, Secretary
Board of Directors
Vallecitos Water District