Campaign and Economic Interest (Form 700) Filings

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The City Clerk serves as the City’s filing Official for the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Campaign and Economic Interest (Form 700) Statements. You may view current campaign filings and Statements of Economic Interest (SEI) Forms through the City’s electronic filing system at: https://public.netfile.com/pub2/?AID=cml

To request filings that are not available online or for questions, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 831-620-2016 or via email at cityclerk@ci.carmel.ca.us.

Statement of Economic Interests – Form 700

The California Political Reform Act (Gov. Code §§ 81000-91014) requires certain public officials and employees to file Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) to disclose personal financial information.

Conflict of Interest Code & Filing Requirements

The City of Carmel’s Conflict of Interest Code, updated in 2024, designates officials and employees who must file Form 700 and specifies the financial interests they must disclose.

The City Clerk, as the Filing Officer, oversees the filing process and notifies designated filers of their obligations.

Required Filings

  • Assuming Office Statement – Filed when assuming a designated position

  • Annual Statement – Filed each year

  • Leaving Office Statement – Due within 30 days of resignation or termination

  • Candidate Statement – Required for candidates running for elected office

All filers must sign Form 700 under penalty of perjury. Once filed, these statements become public records available upon request.

Where to Access Filed Statements

All Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700s) are public records and available upon request.

  • City Staff, Consultants, Board & Commission Members (Except Planning Commission) Form 700’s are e-filed with the City Clerk, these statements can be accessed:

  • 87200 Filers (Elected Officials & Key City Officials)

    • Due to changes from Assembly Bill 1170 (Valencia), beginning January 1, 2025, the following 87200 filers must file electronically with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC):

      • Mayor & City Councilmembers

      • City Administrator

      • City Attorney

      • Finance Manager

      • Planning Commissioners

How to Access 87200 Filings:

Government Code Section 87505

Pursuant to Government Code Section 87505, the following Carmel-by-the-Sea officials are designated as 87200 Filers:

City Council

  • Dale Byrne – Mayor
  • Robert Delves – Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jeff Baron – Councilmember
  • Hans Buder – Councilmember
  • Alissandra Dramov – Councilmember

City Officials

  • Chip Rerig – City Administrator
  • Brian Pierik – City Attorney
  • Jayme Fields – Finance Manager

Planning Commission

  • Erin Allen – Planning Commissioner
  • Michael LePage – Planning Commissioner
  • Mel Ahlborn – Planning Commissioner
  • Stefan Karapetkov – Planning Commissioner
  • Stephanie Locke – Planning Commissioner

To view their statements:

Form 802 – Ticket Distribution

In accordance with Section 18944.1 of the Fair Political Practices Commission Regulation, tickets distributed to a City employee shall be documented in a completed FPPC Form 802 and posted on the City’s website within 30 days after distribution. A Form 802 posted to the City’s website shall be maintained on the website for a period of not less than four years.

FPPC Regulation 18944.1 Gifts: Agency Provided Tickets or Passes
Policy on the Distribution of Tickets and Passes to Employees

Within 45 days of distributing tickets or passes, the City shall post a completed disclosure form 802 below:

There are currently no disclosures.