Get Form 700 Statement Of Economic Interests - Calstate

Who Files the Form 700? State and local government agencies must adopt a conflict of interest code. The codes designates positions within the agency that make or participate in making governmental decisions. Individuals in these positions file Form 700.

The Form 700 provides transparency and ensures accountability in two ways: It provides necessary information to the public about an official's personal financial interests to ensure that officials are making decisions in the best interest of the public and not enhancing their personal finances.

Code Filers — State and Local Officials, Employees, Candidates, and Consultants Designated in a Conflict of interest Code: File with your agency, board, or commission unless otherwise specified in your agency's conflict of interest code. In most cases, the agency, board, or commission will retain the statements.

You can now complete and electronically submit your Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests online via eDisclosure. If submitting by paper please print, sign and mail your completed form to: ... Judicial offices - The clerk of your court. Retired Judges - with FPPC. County offices - Your county filing official.

Form 700 is the tool used by public officials to disclose their financial interests that may be affected by their public official decisions. This ensures that the public is aware of a public official's financial interests and also reminds the public official of potential conflicts.

Most officials must also consult their agency's conflict of interest code to determine their disclosure level and their reportable interests. The Form 700 is a public document.

The reporting period can cover parts of two calendar years. Report: Investments, interests in real property, business positions held, and income (including loans, gifts, and travel payments) received during the period covered by the statement.