(A) Conflict of interest. No elected official, employee or designated agent of the city will take part or have an interest in the award of any procurement transaction if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, exists. A conflict of interest occurs when the official, employee or designated agent of the city, partners of such individuals, immediate family member, or an organization which employs or intends to employ any of the above has a financial or other interest in any of the competing firms.
(B) Acceptance of gratuities. No elected official, employee or designated agent of the city shall solicit or accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, subcontractors or potential subcontractors.
(C) Penalties.
(1) Any elected official, employee or designated agent of the city who knowingly and deliberately violates the provisions of this code will be open to civil suit by the citizens of the city without the legal protection of the city. Furthermore, such a violation of these procurement standards is grounds for dismissal by the city.
(2) Any contractor or potential contractor who knowingly and deliberately violates the provisions of these procurement standards will be barred from future transactions with the city.
(Ord. 2-95, passed 3-6-1995)
Cross-reference:
Code of Ethics, see Chapter 39