Mandatory Transparency and Compliance Training
In accordance with California state law, elected officials, appointed commissioners, and designated local agency staff are required to complete mandatory training courses. These courses ensure public transparency, ethical governance, and a safe workplace.
The City of Montebello tracks and maintains compliance records for the following statutory mandates:
- AB 1234 (Ethics Training): Requires at least two hours of training on public responsibilities, conflicts of interest, and open meeting laws every two years (Government Code § 53234 et seq.).
- AB 1661 / SB 1343 (Harassment Prevention Training): Requires at least two hours of sexual harassment prevention and workplace safety training every two years (Government Code § 12950.1).
- SB 827 (Fiscal and Financial Training): Requires at least two hours of specialized municipal finance, budgeting, and public resource stewardship training every two years (Government Code § 53237 et seq.)
*Those who were in service prior to January 1, 2026, must complete the mandatory fiscal training by January 1, 2028.
Anyone commencing service on or after January 1, 2026, must complete both the ethics, sexual harassment prevention, and fiscal training within six months of taking office or employment.
How to Request Training Records
All individual certificates of completion and tracking logs are public records under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). These records are safely archived and maintained by City of Montebello for a minimum of five years.
Members of the public may request copies of any of the aforementioned training certificates by using the contact methods below:
Online Request Portal: Montebello Public Records Request Portal
- By Email: Send your request to [email protected] with the subject line "Public Records Request: Mandatory Training Certificates"
- By Mail or In Person:
City of Montebello - City Clerk's Office
1600 W. Beverly Boulevard
Montebello, CA 90640