Requesting Advice from the FPPC The FPPC provides three methods for obtaining advice regarding the Political Reform Act's (PRA) rules and requirements. Advice is provided to those persons regulated by the PRA and to the general public. Procedures for informal and formal advice differ as described below. 1090 Issues: Effective January 1, 2014, the FPPC has limited authority to provide formal written advice on Government Code section 1090 issues when requested in writing by officials subject to section 1090, or their authorized representative. The agency will not issue telephone or email advice on this topic. Form 700: FPPC staff will be happy to answer your Form 700 questions. Be sure you have your disclosure category . Each state & local agency develops unique categories as part of a conflict-of-interest code. It often limits the type of information you report. The Form 700 is used by all state and local officials so it is impractical to include the thousands of codes with the form. Assistance by E-Mail (Informal Advice) Email communications are public documents and may be provided to others under the California Public Records Act. Email advice is best suited for straightforward questions such as: 1) When does a local ballot measure committee file its Form 410?; and 2) After assuming my new position as mayor how many days do I have to file the Form 700? In the event a more complex response is required, contact the City Clerk’s office directly at 949-724-6205. All Email: • Identify yourself, contact phone and position • List the agency that is related to your question • Write your question with as much specificity as possible • If you have a question on a Form 700 disclosure, include your disclosure category. Please Note: Third party, hypothetical questions and enforcement related matters are not addressed Send your Email Question Here: advice@fppc.ca.gov
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