§ 12-8 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE - EMPLOYEES AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS.
   (A)   This section only applies to the following appointed officials and employees.
      (1)   The Town Manager.
      (2)   The Housing Administrator.
      (3)   The Utilities Manager.
      (4)   The Recreation Commission Chairman.
      (5)   The Members of the Planning Commission.
      (6)   The Members of the Historic District Commission.
      (7)   The Members of the Board of Appeals.
   (B)   A statement filed under this § 12-8 shall be filed with the Commission under oath or affirmation.
   (C)   On or before April 30 of each year during which an official or employee holds office, an official or employee shall file a statement disclosing gifts received during the preceding calendar year from any person that contracts with or is regulated by the town, including the name of the donor of the gift and the approximate retail value at the time or receipt.
   (D)   An official or employee shall disclose employment and interests that raise conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest in connection with a specific proposed action by the employee or official sufficiently in advance of the action to provide adequate disclosure to the public.
   (E)   The Commission shall maintain all disclosure statements filed under this § 12-8 as public records available for public inspection and copying as provided in § 12-7(D) of this chapter.
   (F)   The Commission may recommend to the Mayor and Council that, after consultation with the Town Attorney, the Mayor and Council grant exemptions to or modifications of this § 12-8 as to public servants serving as members of the town boards and commissions, where it finds that the application of § 12-8 would constitute an unreasonable invasion of privacy and would significantly reduce the availability of qualified persons for public service, and also finds that the exemption or modifications would not be contrary to the purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 06-2012, passed 11-5-2012)