Bill > AB148

This bill requires local agencies to post their written attendance compensation and reimbursement policies online and submit them to the Controller, with the Controller withholding funds if they fail to comply. It also clarifies that "local agency officials" who must complete ethics training include elected officials and employees designated by the governing body, and expands the definition of "ethics laws" to encompass a broader range of regulations related to public service integrity, transparency, and fair processes. Furthermore, local agencies must now post the ethics training records of all elected members online and submit them to the Controller, and these records must be maintained for at least five years and are subject to public disclosure. The bill emphasizes that these disclosure requirements are a matter of statewide concern, applying to all cities, including charter cities, to ensure the ethical integrity and stability of local government across California.