Legal Opinion
Commission on California State Government Organization & Economy v. Fair Political Practices Commission
California Court of Appeal
Decided December 8, 1977No. Civ. 16843PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
FRIEDMAN, J.
In this mandate proceeding the Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy (commission) contends that the Political Reform Act of 1974 exempts it from promulgating a “Conflict of Interest Code” covering its appointive members. It seeks a writ directing the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to grant its claim of exemption. We hold that the commission is not exempt and deny its petition.
The objective of the Political Reform Act is the promotion of impartial and ethical conduct of public affairs by state and local government officials. (See Gov.…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- City of Carmel-By-The-Sea v. YoungCalifornia Supreme Court · 1970
- Stigall v. City of TaftCalifornia Supreme Court · 1962
- Regents of the University of Michigan v. StateMichigan Supreme Court · 1975
- California State Employees' Ass'n v. WilliamsCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1970
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Hamilton v. Town of Los GatosCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1989
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