| Type: | commission |
| Jurisdiction: | California |
| Headquarters: | 1102 Q Street, Suite 3000, Sacramento, California |
| Coordinates: | 40.7419°N -73.9893°W |
| Employees: | 80 |
| Budget: | $12.929 m USD (2018-2019) |
| Keydocument1: | Political Reform Act of 1974 |
| Agency Name: | Fair Political Practices Commission |
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) of California is a five-member independent nonpartisan commission that has primary responsibility for the impartial and effective administration of the Political Reform Act of 1974. The Commission's objectives are to ensure that public officials act in a fair and unbiased manner in the governmental decision-making process, to promote transparency in government, and to foster public trust in the political system.[1]
The Commission is similar to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in its campaign finance responsibilities. It differs from the FEC in its authority in lobbying and conflicts of interest.
It was created by California Proposition 9 in the June 1974 elections, known as the Political Reform Act of 1974, regulates campaign financing, conflicts of interest, lobbying, and governmental ethics.[1]
| Commissioner | Position | Term | Appointing Officer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard C. Miadich | Chair | 2019–2023 | Governor Gavin Newsom | |
| E. Dotson Wilson | Commissioner | 2019–2027 | Governor Gavin Newsom | |
| Abby Wood | Commissioner | 2021–2025 | Secretary of State Shirley Weber | |
| Catharine Baker | Commissioner | 2021–2025 | Controller Betty Yee | |
| Vacant | Commissioner | 2025 | Attorney General Rob Bonta |
| Galena West | Executive Director | |
| David Bainbridge | General Counsel | |
| Vacant | Chief of Enforcement | |
| Loressa Hon | Chief of Administration | |
| Shrdha Shah | Chief of Audits and Assistance |
| Chair | Term | |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Lowenstein | 1975–1979 | |
| Tom Houston | 1979–1983 | |
| Dan Stanford | 1983–1985 | |
| John Larson | 1986–1991 | |
| Ben Davidian | 1991–1995 | |
| Ravi Mehta | 1995–1997 | |
| James Hall | 1997–1999 | |
| Karen Getman | 1999–2003 | |
| Liane Randolph | 2003–2007 | |
| Ross Johnson | 2007–2010 | |
| Dan Schnur | 2010–2011 | |
| Ann Ravel | 2011–2014 | |
| Jodi Remke | 2015–2018 | |
| Alice Germond | 2018-2019 | |
| Richard Miadich | 2019–Present |