TO: Members of the Governing Board
FROM: Sheryl L. Bratton- Agency Counsel
REPORT BY: Chris R.Y. Apallas - Deputy Agency Counsel
SUBJECT: Amending Conflict of Interest Code
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution to amend the Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s Conflict of Interest Code. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
The Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Agency (NCGSA) recently adopted a resolution amending its Conflict of Interest Code (Code) on November 18, 2025. After the Board of Supervisors, acting as code reviewing body, approved the amended Code on December 9, 2025, staff discovered the position of County Counsel had been removed from filing requirements in error. County Counsel also serves as Agency Counsel to the NCGSA and should remain a Designated Position in Appendix A.
Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution, which will result in the adoption of the corrected Conflict of Interest Code restoring the position of County Counsel, subject to confirmation by the Board of Supervisors as the code reviewing body.
Requested Action: Adopt a Resolution to amend the Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s Conflict of Interest Code.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Mandatory |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If amendments to the Code are not approved, the GSA’s COIC will not list a required Designated Position. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a projected as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.