19.02 Financial Interest in Contracts, Etc.

   No officer, appointed or elected official, or employee of the City shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract with the City, or be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to the City of any land, materials, supplies, or services except on behalf of the City as an officer, appointed or elected official, or employee. Any willful violation of this section shall constitute malfeasance in office. Any employee who willfully violates this section shall thereby forfeit his or her office or position. Any appointed or elected official or officer not employed by the City who willfully violates this section shall be immediately removed by a vote of not less than five members of City Council. Any violation of this section with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of the person or corporation contracting with the City shall render the contract involved voidable by the City Manager or the Council. (Amended 11-3-20.)