Hallsville Conflicts of Interest ordinance (§ 140.020)

A. All elected and appointed officials as well as employees of a political subdivision must comply with Section 105.454, RSMo., on conflicts of interest as well as any other State law governing official conduct.

B. Any member of the Governing Body of a political subdivision who has a substantial or private interest in any measure, bill, order or ordinance proposed or pending before such Governing Body must disclose that interest to the Clerk of such body, and such disclosure shall be recorded in the appropriate journal of the Governing Body. "Substantial or private interest" is defined as ownership by the individual, his/her spouse, or his/her dependent children, whether singularly or collectively, directly or indirectly of:

1. Ten percent (10%) or more of any business entity; or

2. An interest having a value of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or more; or

3. The receipt of a salary, gratuity, or other compensation or remuneration of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or more, per year, from any individual, partnership, organization, or association within any calendar year.