The Political Reform Act was adopted as a statewide initiative (Proposition 9) by an overwhelming vote of the electorate in 1974 and created an independent agency known as the Fair Political Practices Commission, to administer, interpret and enforce its provisions. The Political Reform Act requires the disclosure of contributions and expenditures in connection with campaigns supporting or opposing local candidates and ballot measures. This disclosure is accomplished through periodic filings of campaign disclosure statements.
The City’s Lobbying Ordinance (Irvine Municipal Code Division 7) regulates persons who are paid or compensated by others to attempt to influence City decisions. It requires certain individuals and entities to register as a lobbyist with the Office of the City Clerk and requires public disclosure by quarterly reporting of certain lobbying activities in the City.
City of Irvine Lobbyist Regulations
City Lobbying (Municipal Code Sections 1-7-101 through 1-7-110)
Code of Ethics:
In 2006, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 06-01 adopting a Code of Ethics to establish clear and affirmative ethical principles and standards reflecting the core values of the community, and to support and encourage the highest personal and professional conduct at every level of municipal government.
Code of Ethics (Municipal Code Sections 1-6-101 through 1-6-110)