(a) Public Ethics. The Mayor shall openly, competently and impartially conduct public business to the highest ethical standards and in strict compliance with West Virginia law. If found by 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, the Mayor 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 term of office, the Mayor shall hold no other elected public office, nor be employed by the City in any other capacity unless such employment of approved by public vote of Council.