Discussion and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 1173.  A resolution of Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona prescribing standards of Financial Disclosure for local Elected Officials; repealing conflicting resolutions; providing for severability and declaring an emergency.  (Sonia Cornelio, City Clerk)

This past legislative session, H.B. 2429 (Laws 2016, Ch. 196) amended the Financial Disclosure Statement that is required for candidates and public officers.  The primary change was a new category on the statement that requires reporting of certain travel-related expenses, which when reported are exempt as a “gift” under the law.  Additionally, the law no longer requires the specific names of the public officer’s spouse or children to be included on the statement as long as a general description is provided and allows the public officer to provide a home or work address.  Lastly, the Secretary of State is authorized to prescribe the electronic format for the local public officer’s Financial Disclosure Statements.  The law becomes effective on January 1, 2017.

Resolution No. 1173 repeals Resolution No. 498.