(a) Public Ethics. Elected and appointed officials shall openly, competently and impartially conduct public business to the highest ethical standards and in strict compliance with West Virginia law. Officials found by a competent Court or Commission to have acted in violation of the West Virginia Governmental Ethics Act, the Open Governmental Proceedings Act, the Freedom of Information Act, or the United States or West Virginia Criminal Code may be subject to sanction by Council, including forfeiture of office, as authorized by this Charter and West Virginia law.
(b) Holding Other Office. During a term of office, no Councilmember shall hold any other elected public office, nor shall be employed by the City in any other capacity unless such employment is approved by public vote of the Council.