Ethics Commission
California Fair Political Practices Commission
FPPC
67/100
Summary
The California FPPC was created by the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Proposition 9) and enforces campaign finance, lobbying, and conflict-of- interest laws for all state and local officials. It has five members appointed by the Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Controller, and Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Independence Scorecard
67/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- California Government Code, Title 9, Chapter 2 — Fair Political Practices Commission
- Citation
- Cal. Gov. Code §§ 83100-83124
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All state and local elected officials, candidates, and lobbyists