A. Conflicts Of Interest: Elected officials, officers and employees that own a substantial interest in a business which does or anticipates doing business with the town must disclose such interest prior to discussion by the governing body.
B. Collusion Among Bidders: Any agreement or collusion among bidders or prospective bidders, in restraint of freedom of competition, by agreement to bid a fixed price, or otherwise, shall render the bid of such bidders void.
C. Advance Disclosures: Any disclosures in advance of the opening of bids, whether in response to advertising or an informal request for bids, made or permitted by a member of the town council or a town employee, shall render void the advertisement or request for bids.
D. Gratuities: The acceptance of any gratuity in the form of cash, merchandise or any other thing of value by an official or employee of the town from any vendor, contractor or prospective vendor or contractor, shall be cause for removal or other disciplinary action. (Ord. 99, 4-5-1994)