No member of the Council or any officer or employee of the City shall have a substantial financial interest, direct or indirect or by reason of ownership of stock in any corporation, in any contract or in the sale to the City or to a contractor supplying the City of any land or rights or interests in any land, material, supplies or services. Any violation of this section shall constitute malfeasance in office, and any officer or employee of the City found guilty thereof shall thereby forfeit his office or position. Any violation of this section with the knowledge expressed or implied of the person or corporation contracting with the City shall render the contract voidable by the City Manager or the Council.
(Amended November 3, 2020)