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California Fair Political Practices Commission

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Fair Political Practices Commission
Commission overview
JurisdictionCalifornia
Headquarters1102 Q Street, Suite 3000, Sacramento, California
40°44′30.822″N 73°59′21.508″W / 40.74189500°N 73.98930778°W / 40.74189500; -73.98930778
Employees80
Annual budget$12.929 m USD (2018-2019)
Key document
Websitefppc.ca.gov

The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) of California is a five-member independent nonpartisan commission that has primary responsibility for the impartial and effective administration of the Political Reform Act of 1974. The Commission's objectives are to ensure that public officials act in a fair and unbiased manner in the governmental decision-making process, to promote transparency in government, and to foster public trust in the political system.[1]

The Commission is similar to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in its campaign finance responsibilities. It differs from the FEC in its authority in lobbying and conflicts of interest.

It was created by California Proposition 9 in the June 1974 elections, known as the Political Reform Act of 1974, regulates campaign financing, conflicts of interest, lobbying, and governmental ethics.[1]

Organization

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Commissioner Position Term Appointing Officer
Adam E. Silver Chair 2024-2027 Governor Gavin Newsom
E. Dotson Wilson Commissioner 2019–2027 Governor Gavin Newsom
Abby Wood Commissioner 2021–2025 Secretary of State Shirley Weber
Catharine Baker Commissioner 2021–2025 Controller Betty Yee
Elsa Ortiz Commissioner 2022-2025 Attorney General Rob Bonta
Commission Executive Director and Division Chiefs
Name Position
Galena West Executive Director
David Bainbridge General Counsel
James Lindsay Chief of Enforcement
Jue Wang Chief of Administration
Shrdha Shah Chief of Audits and Assistance

List of Fair Political Practices Commissioner Chairs

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Chair Term
Daniel Lowenstein 1975–1979
Tom Houston 1979–1983
Dan Stanford 1983–1985
John Larson 1986–1991
Ben Davidian 1991–1995
Ravi Mehta 1995–1997
James Hall 1997–1999
Karen Getman 1999–2003
Liane Randolph 2003–2007
Ross Johnson 2007–2010
Dan Schnur 2010–2011
Ann Ravel 2011–2014
Jodi Remke 2015–2018
Alice Germond 2018-2019
Richard Miadich 2019–2024
Adam E. Silver 2024-Present

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "About FPPC". www.fppc.ca.gov.
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