(a) The following persons shall not, directly or indirectly, submit a bid for, purchase, or acquire ownership of, personal property sold pursuant to the provisions of this article:
(1) City employees who work in the city manager's office or in the department designated by the city manager to enforce and administer this article.
(2) The person who determines that the property is surplus, obsolete, worn out, or useless.
(3) City officials, as defined in Paragraph 12A-2(24) of the Dallas City Code.
(4) Former city officials, as defined in Paragraph 12A-2(20) of the Dallas City Code, for one year after their term of office ends.
(b) In addition to other penalties, a person who violates this section forfeits his employment.
(Ord. Nos. 15519; 17672; 19312; 30391)