Ticket Distribution Training

Form 802 is used by state and local government agencies to identify persons who receive free tickets or passes to events, as well as the public purpose for the event. Admission to events for public officials who perform ceremonial roles are also reported on this form. City agencies are responsible for ensuring these reports are filed withing 25 days of the distribution of any ticket.

Yes, Oakland adopted its current Ticket Distribution Policy to ensure that tickets, which are City resources, are distributed by City agencies and public officials for City purposes and complies with the Oakland Government Ethics Act and the California Political Reform Act. No ticket can be distributed without first receiving the required information including the ticket recipient’s name, department/organization, description and date of event, fair value of tickets, the number of tickets provided, and the public purpose that best describes the reason for the distribution of tickets.

The distribution of any City Ticket must accomplish one of the following 11 public purposes:

• Further the City’s work, mission, or duties;
• Recognize or encourage young people by providing opportunities for youth development, civic engagement, mentoring, or participation in cultural, artistic, educational, recreational, or community activities in the City;
• Promote City-controlled or City-sponsored events, activities, or programs;
• Enable a Public Servant to work at or attend the event as part of the Public Servant’s job duties for the City;
• Promote or support community programs and resources available to City residents;
• Support or show appreciation for programs or services rendered by nonprofit 501(c)(3), educational, or government organizations that benefit City residents;
• Recognize significant academic, athletic, or public achievements of City residents;
• Recognize the meritorious service of another current or outgoing Public Servant or volunteer, for which such Public Servant or volunteer may receive up to 4 tickets per event;
• Promote local and regional businesses, economic development, local culture, and tourism activities within the City;
• Provide opportunities for economically disadvantaged or underserved residents to engage in cultural, artistic, educational, recreational, or community activities in the City; or
• Facilitate a Public Servant’s oversight or inspection of a City facility or event

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Yes, City Councilmembers, Citywide elected officials, chief administrative officers, political appointees, and department directors may not use more than one set of two tickets per facility, per calendar year. A public servant may receive no more than two tickets per event, one for their personal use under the policy and the other for a guest. No other transfer of a City ticket by a public servant.

Yes, tickets received or distributed must first be obtained by the Ticket Administrator and logged into a database. The Ticket Administrator is responsible for ensuring that all ticket distribution data is properly entered into the City’s information management system and maintained as a public record subject to public inspection.

Click here to view ticket distribution reports.

Yes, the Public Ethics Commission provides a training for officials that distribute/receive tickets. We advise any City official or employee that plans to distribute or receive tickets to complete the training before doing so.

Click the link below to view the training video.