A. Mandatory Disclosure And Recusal: A covered person with a prohibited conflict of interest shall:
1. Disclose the prohibited interest in writing to the proper authority or orally at an appropriate public meeting; and
2. Recuse himself or herself from participating in the matter by:
a. Refraining from voting on or taking any direct official action concerning the matter;
b. Refraining from communicating with or attempting to influence any covered person with authority to take direct official action regarding the matter which includes, but is not limited to, commenting on the matter through public or private statements, emails, blogs, tweets, or other social media; and
c. Physically leaving any room or premises at which the matter is being discussed or considered.
B. Voluntary Disclosure And Recusal: A covered person with an appearance of impropriety may (but is not required to):
1. Disclose the appearance of impropriety in writing to the proper authority or orally at an appropriate public meeting; and
2. Recuse himself or herself from participating in the matter by:
a. Refraining from voting on or taking any direct official action concerning the matter;
b. Refraining from communicating with or attempting to influence any covered person with authority to take direct official action regarding the matter which includes, but is not limited to, commenting on the matter through public or private statements, emails, blogs, tweets, or other social media; and
c. Physically leaving any room or premises at which the matter is being discussed or considered.
OR
3. Declare in writing to the proper authority, or orally at an appropriate public meeting, that the appearance of impropriety will not impact the covered person's ability to participate in the matter fairly and impartially. (Ord. 16-122)