The City may enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of goods, services, or public works projects with a relative of an elected official or a business entity in which a relative has an ownership interest if:
(a) The elected official files with the City a full disclosure which must be:
(1) In writing; and
(2) Describe the contract or purchase to be made by the City; and
(3) Describe the relationship the elected official has to the individual or business entity that provides the contract for goods, services or public works projects.
(b) The appropriate City board or department:
(1) Issues a certified statement that the contract amount or purchase price was the lowest amount or price bid offered; or
(2) Issues a certified statement detailing the reasons why the particular vendor or contractor was selected.
(c) City satisfies all other requirements for public purchasing or public works projects governed by West Virginia law.
(d) The elected official complies with disclosure provisions governed by West Virginia law.
(Ord. 19-10. Passed 9-5-19.)