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Frequently Asked Questions about State Agency Ethics Training

April 26, 2024 2:30 amApril 26, 2024 2:31 am

Do state agency personnel have to take ethics training? Yes, this required ethics training applies to each member, officer, or designated employee of a state agency who is required to file a statement of economic interests because of the position...

Frequently Asked Questions about When Elected Officials Take Office

April 25, 2024 2:30 amApril 25, 2024 2:31 am

When do statewide constitutional officials take office? Pursuant to Article V, Section 2 of the state Constitution, “the Governor shall … hold office from the Monday after January 1 following the election until a successor qualifies.” The eight other constitutional...

Frequently Asked Questions About Ethics Training for Local Agencies

April 24, 2024 2:30 amApril 24, 2024 6:16 am

Are local agency officers and employees required to have ethics training? Yes, California Government Code Section 53235 requires all local agency officials to receive training in ethics if that local agency provides any type of compensation or reimburses expenses for...

Frequently Asked Questions about Privileges of Voters in California

April 23, 2024 2:30 amApril 23, 2024 2:31 am

Do voters have privileges in California? Yes, the Elections Code contains “privileges of voters” in Chapter 1 of Division 14 What happens if a voter does not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote at a statewide election?...

Does a Bill Need Statutory Construction Guidance?

April 22, 2024 3:00 pmApril 22, 2024 3:01 pm

Have you seen the following sentence in a California bill or in a statute: “This act shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.” Why is this phrase needed? Shouldn’t that be obvious guidance to a court when interpreting a...

Frequently Asked Questions about Lobbying Support Services

April 22, 2024 2:30 amApril 22, 2024 2:31 am

What are some lobbying support services? Work to support lobbying efforts can include managing coalitions, directing grassroots campaigns, conducting public outreach, or other indirect efforts to enhance or promote the direct lobbying efforts. What kind of services do either in-house...

Statutes Deferring to Executive Branch

April 21, 2024 3:00 pmApril 21, 2024 3:01 pm

There are times in statutes when the legislative branch of state government grants authority to the executive branch and, at other times, the Legislature restricts the authority of the executive branch. And, on occasion, the Legislature defers to the executive...