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2025 California Code
Public Utilities Code - PUC
DIVISION 12 - COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS
CHAPTER 6 - Code of Conduct for the Board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Section 130620.

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CA Pub Util Code § 130620 (2025)
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130620. (a) Sanctions for violations of this chapter shall be determined by the board. The sanctions imposed shall depend upon the severity of the infraction and may be progressive unless the violation is determined to be so egregious as to warrant more severe action initially.

(b) The board may consult with the inspector general or the ethics officer for an opinion regarding the sanctions appropriate to any particular violation, provided that a release of confidential information is not required.

(c) Sanctions imposed under this section may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:

(1) Private reprimand by the board.

(2) Public censure by the board at a regularly scheduled meeting.

(3) Disqualification from participating in any discussion or vote on any matter related to the violation.

(4) Removal of the board member from one or more committees for a period of time.

(5) Permanent removal of the board member from one or more committees.

(6) Suspension from all board actions for a period of time.

(7) A monetary fine in an amount determined by the board.

(d) If a board member is criminally indicted, the board member shall be suspended from all board actions for the duration of the criminal proceeding. If the board member is acquitted of the charges, the board member shall return to the board as a full, participating member.

(e) For violations of this chapter that result in findings of criminal or civil liability, the board may recommend additional sanctions to the inspector general after the civil or criminal proceedings are completed.

(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 755, Sec. 11. (AB 3123) Effective January 1, 2025.)

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