California Fair Political Practices Commission

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Fair Political Practices Commission
California Fair Political Practices Commission
Commission overview
Jurisdiction California
Headquarters1102 Q Street, Suite 3000, Sacramento, California
38°34′18.0264″N121°29′41.406″W / 38.571674000°N 121.49483500°W / 38.571674000; -121.49483500
Employees80
Annual budget$12.929 m USD (2018-2019)
Key document
Website fppc.ca.gov

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]

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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

CommissionerPositionTermAppointing Officer
Adam E. SilverChair2024-2027 Governor Gavin Newsom
E. Dotson WilsonCommissioner2019–2027 Governor Gavin Newsom
Abby WoodCommissioner2021–2025 Secretary of State Shirley Weber
Catharine Baker Commissioner2021–2025 Controller Betty Yee
Elsa OrtizCommissioner2022-2025 Attorney General Rob Bonta
Commission Executive Director and Division Chiefs
NamePosition
Galena WestExecutive Director
David BainbridgeGeneral Counsel
James LindsayChief of Enforcement
Jue WangChief of Administration
Shrdha ShahChief of Audits and Assistance

List of Fair Political Practices Commissioner Chairs

ChairTerm
Daniel Lowenstein 1975–1979
Tom Houston1979–1983
Dan Stanford1983–1985
John Larson1986–1991
Ben Davidian1991–1995
Ravi Mehta1995–1997
James Hall1997–1999
Karen Getman1999–2003
Liane Randolph 2003–2007
Ross Johnson 2007–2010
Dan Schnur2010–2011
Ann Ravel 2011–2014
Jodi Remke2015–2018
Alice Germond 2018-2019
Richard Miadich2019–2024
Adam E. Silver2024–Present

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "About FPPC". www.fppc.ca.gov.