New Franklin Ordinance 785: Conflict of interest policy

Bill NO. 09-14-2015 Ordinance NO. 785 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MISSOURI

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: DECLARATION OF POLICY The proper operation of government requires that public officials and employees be independent, impartial and responsible to the people; that government decisions and policy be made in the proper channels of the governmental structure; that public office not be used for personal gain; and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government. In recognition of these goals, there is hereby established a procedure for disclosure by certain officials and employees of private financial or other interests in matters affecting the City. (CC 1996 §135.100; Ord. No. 637 Art. II §1, 3-8-99)

SECTION 2: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

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 betore such Governing Body must disclose that interest to the Secretary or 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: 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. (CC 1996 §135.105; Ord.

No. 637 Art. II §2, 3-8-99)

SECTION 3: DISCLOSURE REPORTS Ord_785_Conflicts_of_Interest