The Political Reform Act prohibits a public official from participating in governmental decisions in which he or she has a financial interest that may be materially affected. To help identify potential conflicts of interest, the law requires officials to file Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700). Agencies must ensure that their public officials (designated board and commission members, employees, and consultants) file the forms and disclose their interests on or before the statutory deadline.
The fact sheets below provide important information for filing officers about Form 700 filing procedures, filing deadlines, when and how to submit statements to the FPPC, and answers to common filing questions.