The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) of California is a five-member independent nonpartisan commission that has primary responsibility for the impartial and effective administration of the Political Reform Act of 1974. The Commission's objectives are to ensure that public officials act in a fair and unbiased manner in the governmental decision-making process, to promote transparency in government, and to foster public trust in the political system.[1]
| Commission overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | California |
| Headquarters | 1102 Q Street, Suite 3000, Sacramento, California 40°44′30.822″N 73°59′21.508″W / 40.74189500°N 73.98930778°W |
| Employees | 80 |
| Annual budget | $12.929 m USD (2018-2019) |
| Key document | |
| Website | fppc.ca.gov |
The Commission is similar to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in its campaign finance responsibilities. It differs from the FEC in its authority in lobbying and conflicts of interest.
It was created by California Proposition 9 in the June 1974 elections, known as the Political Reform Act of 1974, regulates campaign financing, conflicts of interest, lobbying, and governmental ethics.[1]
Organization
edit| Commissioner | Position | Term | Appointing Officer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam E. Silver | Chair | 2024-2027 | Governor Gavin Newsom |
| E. Dotson Wilson | Commissioner | 2019–2027 | Governor Gavin Newsom |
| Abby Wood | Commissioner | 2021–2025 | Secretary of State Shirley Weber |
| Catharine Baker | Commissioner | 2021–2025 | Controller Betty Yee |
| Elsa Ortiz | Commissioner | 2022-2025 | Attorney General Rob Bonta |
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Galena West | Executive Director |
| David Bainbridge | General Counsel |
| James Lindsay | Chief of Enforcement |
| Jue Wang | Chief of Administration |
| Shrdha Shah | Chief of Audits and Assistance |
List of Fair Political Practices Commissioner Chairs
edit| Chair | Term |
|---|---|
| Daniel Lowenstein | 1975–1979 |
| Tom Houston | 1979–1983 |
| Dan Stanford | 1983–1985 |
| John Larson | 1986–1991 |
| Ben Davidian | 1991–1995 |
| Ravi Mehta | 1995–1997 |
| James Hall | 1997–1999 |
| Karen Getman | 1999–2003 |
| Liane Randolph | 2003–2007 |
| Ross Johnson | 2007–2010 |
| Dan Schnur | 2010–2011 |
| Ann Ravel | 2011–2014 |
| Jodi Remke | 2015–2018 |
| Alice Germond | 2018-2019 |
| Richard Miadich | 2019–2024 |
| Adam E. Silver | 2024-Present |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "About FPPC". www.fppc.ca.gov.
External links
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