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Ethics Information

Ethics Workshop

The Torrance Blue Ribbon Committee on Ethics and Integrity was appointed by City Council in 2006 and was assigned the task of developing recommendations to establish a sustainable ethics program for the City.  The Committee submitted their report to City Council on January 15, 2008, and the report included a Preamble to the Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, Values, and Standards.  City Council accepted the report and assigned the review and study of the report to the City Council Ad Hoc Ethics Committee.

Subsequently, the Ad Hoc Ethics Committee recommended adoption of the Preamble, Code of Conduct, Values, and Standards as submitted by the Blue Ribbon Committee on Ethics and Integrity.  In addition, the Committee developed an Integrity Statement to be signed by appointed and elected officials.  City Council concurred with the recommendation and adopted the Code of Ethics for Elected and Appointed Officials and the Commitment to Integrity Statement.

In 2011, City Council created the Torrance Election and Candidates Ethics Committee and charged the Committee with producing materials to support ethical conduct of candidates in their campaigns for elective office.  The Committee developed, and City Council adopted, a candidate’s ethics policy statement, ethical guidelines for clarifying roles when running for office, and a voluntary training program for candidates.

On December 3, 2013, with the concurrence of City Council, the City Clerk’s Office integrated elements of the ethics programs developed by the three committees into the municipal election process, and created the Torrance Votes program.

Torrance Votes is the City of Torrance’s official program to offer the tools to more effectively assess candidates and their campaigns during municipal elections.  Torrance Votes provides neutral and impartial information on how the public can be more educated about candidates and local politics, while respecting the right of each voter to their unique political, ethical and moral ideology.

The State of California enacted AB1234, Chapter 700, Stats. of 2005 which requires cities, counties, and special districts in California to provide ethics training to their local officials. The law also provides that if an entity develops criteria for the ethics training required by AB 1234, the Fair Political Practices Commission and the Attorney General must be consulted regarding any proposed course content.

AB1234 requirement may be met by taking the Local Officials Ethics Training Course online at http://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/public-officials-and-employees-rules-/ethics-training.html

The training must last two hours and the participate is required to print their certificate at the end of the training and provide it to the local Elections Official.

3031 Torrance Blvd.  Torrance, CA 90503      |   (310) 618-2870    |      CityClerk@TorranceCA.Gov 
  • About Us
    • FAQ
    • Contact
    • Ethics Information
    • Video Vignettes
    • About the City of Torrance >
      • Strategic Plan
      • Vision
      • Preamble
      • Mission Statement
      • Values
      • Brief History of Torrance
      • Basic City Organizational Chart
      • Other Agencies
    • City Hall Information
  • Voter Information
    • Important Dates
    • Registration Information
    • Vote By Mail
    • Vote In-Person
    • Ballot Drop Box
    • Candidate & Measure Information
    • Special Services
  • Torrance Election
    • Election Results
    • District Information >
      • District Highlights
    • Council Appointment
    • Meet the Candidates
    • City Of Torrance Elected Offices
  • Research Candidates
    • Meet the Candidates
    • Candidate Forums
    • Campaign Finance Disclosures
    • Candidate Contact List
    • List of Certified Qualified Candidates
  • Run for Office
    • Campaign Contribution Limits (Torrance Municipal Code)
    • Finance Rules (FPPC)
  • Ways to Volunteer
  • External Resources
    • Disclaimer
    • External Resource Submissions