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Matter 25-1066

Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices Interviews. - DEFERRED TO 11/4/2025 PER CITY CLERK

Governance & Elections City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 23 Sep 2025
3 Documents on file 807 KB · 3 extracted · 3 AI summaries
File
25-1066
Type
Strategic Support
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
23 Sep 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:59

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum outlines the process for interviewing applicants for appointments to the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices. The City Council is set to interview four eligible applicants on October 7, 2025, with the possibility of appointing up to two members to terms ending March 1, 2027. The memorandum details the qualifications required for board members and notes that eight applications were received, with four applicants meeting the necessary criteria.

Key points
  • The City Council will interview applicants for the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices on October 7, 2025.
  • Up to two applicants may be appointed to terms ending March 1, 2027.
  • Four applicants have been invited for interviews: Eddy Lu, Sangeetha Vijendiran, John Shuler, and Rolanda Pierre-Dixon.
  • Eight applications were received; two applicants were disqualified for not being registered electors.
  • The memorandum includes requirements for board membership as per San Jose Municipal Code.
Limitations
  • The document includes placeholders for some sections that are not filled in.
  • The text indicates specific dates and names but does not provide context for future actions or outcomes.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: BOARD OF FAIR CAMPAIGN AND POLITICAL PRACTICES INTERVIEWS 10/7/2025 25-1066 3.3 FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: September 25, 2025 RECOMMENDATION 1. Interview applicants for appointments to the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices. 2. Appoint up to two (2) applicants to a term ending March 1, 2027. 3. If any vacancies remain, direct the City Clerk to continue recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants for consideration. Please Note: Approval of this item requires 8 or more affirmative votes (2/3). OUTCOME Appointments will allow the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices to be fully seated. BACKGROUND San Jose Municipal Code (SJMC) Section 2.08.1630 establishes the requirements for services on the five-member Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (Board) as follows: (a) Each member of the commission must be a qualified elector of the city and have some demonstrated familiarity and experience with campaign laws. The commission’s membership should be representative of the community. (b) No members will be employed by the city or have any direct and...
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Memorandum - Conflicts of Interest

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This memorandum discusses potential conflicts of interest for applicants to the San José Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (BFCPP). It outlines the duties of the BFCPP, membership requirements, and legal conflicts that may prevent participation in commission discussions or votes. The memorandum also addresses the appearance of bias and lists the applicants along with their qualifications and potential conflicts. The City Council is advised to consider these factors when making recommendations for appointments.

Key points
  • The BFCPP is a five-member commission responsible for monitoring compliance with campaign, lobbying, and ethics ordinances.
  • Members must be appointed by a two-thirds vote of the City Council and have specific eligibility requirements.
  • Certain conflicts may require a commissioner to recuse themselves from discussions or votes.
  • The memorandum lists several applicants and their qualifications, noting potential conflicts of interest.
Limitations
  • The text includes unresolved placeholders such as specific dates and applicant responses that are not fully detailed.
  • Some applicants did not provide sufficient information regarding their familiarity with campaign laws.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: 10/7/2025 25-1066 3.3 + TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices Applicants: Conflicts of Interest FROM: Nora Frimann City Attorney DATE: September 5, 2025 BACKGROUND The City Council will interview applicants for the San José Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (“BFCPP”) to fill any vacancies. This office routinely reviews applications to City Boards, Commissions and Committees. Although the applications do not provide complete information, they do occasionally disclose potential conflicts of interest or incompatible offices. The purpose of this memorandum is to highlight major areas of potential conflict that are disclosed by the applications. In order to analyze potential conflicts, it is necessary to consider the duties of the particular commission or committee to which the applicant is seeking appointment. DUTIES The BFCPP is a five-member commission established to: • • • Monitor compliance with all campaign, lobbying and ethics ordinances in the San José Municipal Code (See SJMC Title 12); Investigate complaints and issue findings where appropriate, including fines; and Recommend...
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Applications

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This document contains applications for the City of San Jose Boards and Commissions, specifically from Eddy Lu and Sangeetha Vijendiran. Eddy Lu is applying for the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices, providing details about his background, interests, and reasons for wanting to serve. He emphasizes his commitment to transparency and ethical conduct in local government. Sangeetha Vijendiran's application is also included but is truncated, limiting the information available about her application.

Key points
  • Eddy Lu is applying for the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices.
  • Eddy Lu has a background in Electrical Engineering and experience as a software engineer.
  • He emphasizes the importance of transparency and ethical conduct in local government.
  • Sangeetha Vijendiran's application is included but is truncated, limiting available information.
Limitations
  • The application for Sangeetha Vijendiran is truncated, providing limited information.
  • Some fields in the applications are unfilled or contain placeholders, which are not summarized.

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CITY OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Submit Date: Jul 15, 2025 Boards and Commissions Application Profile Please note, applications are continuously accepted to the City of San Jose Boards and Commissions. The Board or Commission you select may or may not indicate there is a vacancy. Your application will remain on file for one year from the date of submission. During the year, your application may be considered for unanticipated vacancies. Additionally, applicants to the following commissions will be required to fill out aForm 700 (California State required Statement of Economic Interest) within 30 days of appointment. Airport Commission Appeals Hearing Board Arena Authority Arts Commission Civil Service Commission Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee (DCAC) Downtown Parking Board Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (formerly Ethics Commission) Federated and Police & Fire Retirement Boards Historic Landmarks Commission Housing & Community Development Commission Work2future (SVWIB) Board Planning Commission* Eddy Lu First Name Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt San Jose CA 95134 City State Postal Code Are you a resident of San Jose? Yes No What district...