California Code of Regulations
Title 2 - Administration
Division 6 - Fair Political Practices Commission
Chapter 9.5 - Ethics
Section 18942.3 - Definition of Ceremonial Role

A "ceremonial role" is an act performed at an event by the official as a representative of the official's agency at the request of the holder of the event or function where, for a period of time, the focus of the event is on the act performed by the official. Examples of a ceremonial role include: throwing out the first pitch at a baseball game; cutting a ribbon at an opening; making a presentation of a certificate, proclamation, award, or other item, such as the key to the city. The filing officer of a local jurisdiction may adopt specific policies under this definition that either limit or expand the permissible ceremonial roles for an official in the local jurisdiction. If the local jurisdiction's filing officer does not have policy-making authority, the legislative body may adopt a specific policy. If a separate agency policy is adopted, the policy shall be forwarded to the Commission for posting on the Commission's website.

1. New section filed 1-23-2012. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 18313(e), FPPC has designated an effective date of 1-1-2012. Submitted to OAL for filing pursuant to Fair Political Practices Commission v. Office of Administrative Law, 3 Civil C010924, California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, nonpublished decision, April 27, 1992 (FPPC regulations only subject to 1974 Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking requirements and not subject to procedural or substantive review by OAL) (Register 2012, No. 4).

Note: Authority cited: Section 83112, Government Code. Reference: Sections 82028, 87207 and 89503, Government Code.