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This proposed initiative ordinance, to be known as the Ethics Ordinance of the City of Yorba Linda, would affirm the City Council's adoption of Ordinance No.
2010-940 on January 19, 2010. The Ordinance proposed by this measure is identical to Ordinance No. 2010-940 adopted by the City Council, which is set
forth as Chapter 2.44 of Title 2 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code. Currently the Ordinance can be amended or repealed by the City Council. However, if the
voters of the City approve the Ordinance by majority vote, a subsequent amendment or the repeal of the Ordinance would require voter approval in the form
of a new measure.
A summary of the ordinance follows:
- prohibits City officials from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions from City contractors;
- prohibits Council Member or Council Member controlled committee from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions or loans of $250 or more
within 12 months after decision involving the campaign contributor;
- disqualifies Council Member from participating in decisions that directly benefit campaign contributors who donated $250 or more to Council
Member or Council Member controlled committee within past 12 months;
- prohibits candidates from soliciting endorsements from City employees, commissioners, contractors or labor association;
- requires adoption of a code of conduct for elected and appointed officials;
- requires adoption of "whistleblower" procedures;
- requires AB1234 training for all City staff and elected and appointed officials;
- prohibits closed door ad hoc committee meetings;
- requires tape recording of all City Council closed session meetings;
- prohibits City officials and staff from engaging in campaign-related activities using City resources; and
- contains enforcement provisions.
The proposed Ordinance is already in effect in the Municipal Code. Thus, a No vote on the measure will not have an impact on the existing Ordinance. A YES
vote on the measure will ensure that the Ordinance remains codified in the Municipal Code and it cannot be amended or repealed without voter approval.
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League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Pass:
22,415 /
85.1% Yes votes ......
3,937 /
14.9% No votes