Trainings for Local Agency Officials

California, state and federal laws establish a comprehensive framework that guides elected officials and public agency staff in carrying out their responsibilities to the communities they serve. These laws promote ethical conduct, transparency, accountability, and sound decision-making in the public interest.

To support these goals, elected officials, members of certain boards and commissions, and designated public employees are required to complete ethics training every two years. This training provides an understanding of key legal and ethical responsibilities, including recognizing and avoiding conflicts of interest, complying with open meeting and public records laws, using public resources appropriately, and fostering public trust through ethical leadership.

California law also requires training in financial oversight and the responsible management of public funds. Training content include municipal budgeting and fiscal administration, capital financial, debt management, investments, internal controls, and the roles and responsibilities of public officials in overseeing government finances. This training helps strengthen financial accountability, protect taxpayer resources, and support effective oversight of public programs and services.

These training requirements provide public officials and agency staff with the knowledge needed to fulfill their responsibilities with integrity, comply with applicable laws, make informed decisions, and provide transparent, accountable, and fiscally responsible service to their communities.

The City Clerk's office maintain ethics and fiscal training records for five years.  To request for training records, visit the public records portal to submit a request.  For assist contact the City Clerk office via email at mpclerk@montereypark.ca.gov or by phone at 626-307-1359.