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Home My WebLink About2017-06-15; City Council; ; Presentation by the City Attorney on AB 1234 Ethics TrainingMeeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: Subject June 15, 2017 Mayor and City Council Celia Brewer, City Attorney Celia Brewer, City Attorney celia.brewer@carlsbadca.gov Presentation by City Attorney on AB 1234 Ethics Training Recommended Action For the City Council to receive and file this report. Executive Summary CAReview~ Assembly Bill (AB 1234), enacted on October 7, 2005, effective January 1, 2006 (Government Code Section 53235), requires all local officials such as city council members and district governing board members two hours of mandatory ethics training every two years. The training covers topics related to transparency laws and fair process, including disclosure of economic interests; conflicts of interest under the Political Reform Act, Brown Act, Public Records Act, common law bias and due process. AB 1234 provides local agencies the option of offering one or more training courses, or sets of self- study materials with tests, to meet requirements of the law, courses may be taken at home, in-person or online. The city attorney is offering the training at a city council meeting to provide a more interactive course. This will meet the requirements of the two-hour training and will provide participants with proof of participation to meet biennial training requirements of Government Code Section 53235.2. Discussion Objectives of the training are: • To alert officials to the kinds of interests and activities that trigger disclosure or disqualification under ethics laws. • To advise officials to avoid prohibited activities, comply with disclosure requirements and to consult with qualified legal counsel or regulatory authorities regarding specific situations. • To advise officials of legal consequences of violating ethics laws. Fiscal Analysis None. Next Steps None. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) None. Public Notification This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits None.