(1) In order to assure their independence and impartiality on behalf of the public good, council members or members of a board or commission shall not use their official positions to influence government decisions in which they have a financial interest or where they have an organizational responsibility or a personal relationship that would present a conflict of interest under applicable state law.
(2) Except as permitted by law, a council member or member of a board or commission must disclose a potential conflict of interest for the public record and refrain from participating in the discussion and vote, when a matter comes before that person that:
(a) Affects the person’s financial interests or those of a business with which the person is associated, unless the effect on the person or business is no greater than on other members of the same business classification, profession or occupation; or
(b) Affects the financial interests of an organization in which the person participates as a member of the governing body, unless the person serves in that capacity as the city’s representative.
(Ord. 13-10, passed 1-10-2011)