Transparency and Compliance

Transparency is foundational to effective local government.  The City of Cerritos commitment to ethical governance and public trust, transparency and compliance are embedded in the City’s Strategic Plan and operational practices. In accordance with the California Political Reform Act, the City ensures public access to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) disclosure statements and related training information. Access to filed disclosures and other related information is listed below.

Local Campaign and Financial Disclosures Information

Election campaign Financial Statements (FPPC Forms 410, 501, 460, 470, 496, and 497): 

Cerritos Campaign Disclosures 

City Council, current Candidates, and Public Officer statements of economic (financial) interests:

FPPC (Form 700) search

Agency Report of Ceremonial Role Events and Ticket/Pass Distributions:

FPPC Form 802
Cerritos Complimentary Ticket Policy

Agency Report of Public Official Appointments:

FPPC Form 806

Public record requests and copies of statements filed prior to January 1, 2021:

Request records

Designated City employees, Commission and Committee Members:

Form 700 search  

AB 1234 Ethics Training Search

AB 1234 Ethics Training for Local Officials – Certificates of Completion

Filer Assistance, Information, and Filing Portals

FPPC Form 700 Filing Portal (Elected Officials and Public Officers)

City Form 700 Filing Portal (Designated City employees, Commission and Committee Members)

FPPC Election Campaign Rules, Forms, and Guidance for Candidates and Committees

California Secretary of State Campaign Finance and Lobbying Activities Information

For More Information

Call the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 916-1248 for more information.