Statement of Economic Interest
Who Must File a Statement of Economic Interest – Form 700?
Public officials and designated employees must file Statements of Economic Interest. Public officials are specified in Government Code Section 87200. They include members of the Board of Supervisors, District Attorneys, County Counsels, County Treasurers, and Chief Administrative Officers of Counties, Mayors, City Managers, City Attorneys, City Treasurers, Chief Administrative Officers and members of specified Boards and Commissions, and other public officials who manage public investments, and to candidates for any of these offices at any election. Additionally, designated employees and certain consultants who hold positions that involve making or participating in the making of decisions, which may have a material effect on financial interests also must file.
When Must the Form 700 Be Filed?
Annual Statements
April 1, 2009
Assuming, Leaving, and Initial Statements
Within 30 days of assuming or leaving office or within 30 days of the effective date of a newly adopted or amended conflict-of-interest code.
Amendments
Statements may be amended at any time. You are only required to amend the schedule that needs to be revised. It is not necessary to amend the entire filed form. Obtain amendment schedules from your filing official or interactively on the Fair Political Practices Commission website
Filing Deadlines
Statements that are mailed are considered filed on the postmark date. There is no provision for filing deadline extensions.
Helpful Resources
Your Duty to File
Fair Political Practices Commission - Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700)
Reference Pamphlet
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Limitations-Restrictions on Gifts
Form 801
Info for Filing Officials
For More Information
Contact the Fair Political Practices Commission website or call toll-free: 1-866-275-3772.