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Personal Gain

Public service is about that: service. There are a variety of laws designed to prevent public servants from using their office for personal financial gain.

This section offers resources to help local officials and others understand those laws.

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Understanding Personal Financial Gain Laws

This piece explains California ethics laws relating to personal financial gain and public office.

Designed for local officials, the material covers issues such as:

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FPPC Resource: Can I Vote?
An overview explaining conflict laws, and when a public official must step aside from the decision-making process.

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