1. (a) Employees must not engage in incompatible activities as defined in Government Code, Section 19990.

2. (b) Other incompatible activities that employees must not engage in include, but are not limited to, the following:

   1. (1) Employment or participation in illegal activities.
   2. (2) Employment or activity that prevents the employee from performing their job at CALCTRA in an efficient and capable manner, or results in an actual conflict of interest or creates the appearance of a conflict of interest with the employee's job.
   3. (3) Using workgroup computer technologies to conduct activities not related to the mission or work tasks of CALCTRA.

3. (c) Before engaging in outside employment, activity, or an endeavor that conceivably might be incompatible, inconsistent, or in conflict with their duties as a CALCTRA employee, the employee must submit a written statement to the Chief Counsel via the employee's supervisor. The statement must include the following:

   1. (1) An outline of proposed duties or activities;
   2. (2) Details identifying the prospective employer, employer's address and phone number;

   3. (3) Sufficient detail for the Chief Counsel to determine whether the proposed activity will interfere with the employee's work tasks and responsibilities.

      1. (A) The Chief Counsel must notify the employee of their determination in writing within 15 calendar days.
      2. (B) If the employee disagrees with the determination, the employee may appeal to the Director by providing an explanation of their disagreement in writing within 10 calendar days. The Director will review and issue a decision on the appeal within 15 calendar days of receipt, and that decision is final.
4. (d) Violation of these provisions by civil service employees may result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination of employment.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 2801 and 2809, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 2801 and 2809, Penal Code; and Section 19990, Government Code.

History

1. Relocation of article 9 heading from preceding section 8198 to precede section 8298 and renumbering of former section 8198 to section 8298 filed 11-13-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 46).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (b) and (c) filed 2-11-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 6).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-7-2026 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2026, No. 2).