Conflict Of Interest Rules Affect Land Use

8 May 2001 - 7:00am

New California conflict-of-interest rules went affect public officials who make land use decisions.

"New conflict-of-interest rules promulgated by the Fair Political Practices Commission went into effect in February, and many changes affect public officials who make land use decisions. The rule changes come at a time when land use scandals appear to be at a new peak, with one staff planner pleading guilty to soliciting bribes and the planning director in another city facing a trial on bribery charges."

Source: California Planning and Development Report, May 4, 2001
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