Thursday, March 8, 2012 Luncheon Program

Conflicts of Interest and Government Code Section 1090: Ethical Considerations in Land Use Decisions: A review of recent conflict of interest cases and Section 1090 conflicts arising in the context of land use decisions.

Sonia R. Carvalho is a partner in the Municipal & Redevelopment Law practice group of Best Best & Krieger LLP. She is the City Attorney for the City of Azusa and the City of Claremont. She previously served in this role for the City of Colton and the City of Yorba Linda. Ms. Carvalho is also the Co-Chair of the firm's Public Policy and Ethics sub-practice group. As general counsel to municipal corporations, Ms. Carvalho advises on all aspects of municipal law but specializes in land use, ethics, open government laws and elections law.

WHEN: Thursday, March 8, 2012 Registration: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lunch Program: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tustin Ranch Golf Course Clubhouse 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin, CA 92782

MENU: 1.Chicken Picatta or 2. Roast Sirloin of Beef Includes Caesar Salad, Long Grain Wild Rice & Asparagus * Vegetarian dish upon request

DEADLINE:12:00 noon – Thursday, March 1, 2012 (Reservations not canceled by 12:00 noon by this deadline will be billed.)

COST: $25 per person – Present upon check-in Checks payable to: Planning Directors Association of Orange County R.S.V.P.: RSVP to Arlene Laviera at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (714) 961-7135 Please specify your lunch selection

AICP: This program has been submitted to APA for 1.5 hours of Ethics credits.