Open Government
The purpose of the Lafayette Open Government Statement is to provide for the disclosure of key financial data and practices in a document and forum that is open and widely available to the public.
The Political Reform Act prohibits a public official from using his or her official position to influence a governmental decision in which he or she knows or has reason to know he or she has a financial interest. To help identify potential conflicts of interest, the law requires officials to file forms called Statements of Economic Interests (SEIs), also known as Form 700. Form 700’s, Statements of Economic Interests, for Lafayette’s elected and appointed officials identified in Section 87200 are available below or may be viewed at city offices, 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 210 or on the FPPC website.
Implementing the Lafayette Open Government Statement and Policy
The activities and employees of the City of Lafayette are funded with money provided by California’s citizens and businesses; these funders have, through the democratic process, voluntarily agreed to pay earned money to the City of Lafayette with the expectation that such funds will be spent fairly, wisely, and efficiently, these funders are entitled, by ethos, practice, and law, to have access to information about how their money is spent.
The purpose of the Lafayette Open Government Statement is to provide for the disclosure of key financial data and practices in a document and forum that is open and widely available to the public.
WHEREAS, the goal of the Lafayette Open Government Statement is to place the City of Lafayette at the forefront of open government practices in California.
LAFAYETTE OPEN GOVERNMENT STATEMENT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
- Most recent audited financial statements and auditor’s letter
- City Financial Transactions Report
- Development Impact Fees Annual Report
Executive Management and Compensation
Good Government