TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Jill A. Sprague, General Counsel
Linda A. Nemeroff, District Secretary
SUBJECT: Revised Board Policy 145
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Title
Consider review of Board Policy 145, Elections: Political and Campaign Activities with no recommended amendments.
Body
STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
The proposed revisions to Board Policy 145 ensure the District’s compliance with fair political practices.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with Board Policy 145.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The General Counsel and District Secretary, in conjunction with outside legal counsel, have reviewed Board Policy 145 in advance of the 2022 Board election. There are no amendments proposed to the policy at this time. The policy is accurate and consistent with the prohibitions set forth in the regulations adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
Board Policy 145 ensures compliance with FPPC regulations and the avoidance of any potential violations or misuse of District resources for campaign or political activities. There are no disadvantages.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
There are no practical alternatives to the course of action recommended in this report.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
Board Policy 145 was last revised in 2020
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Board Policy 145 - Elections: Political and Campaign Activities
Prepared by:
Jill A. Sprague
Approved/Reviewed by:
Linda A. Nemeroff, District Secretary
Jill A. Sprague, General Counsel