Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 160D-1-9, no city staff member shall make a final decision on an administrative decision required by the UDO if the outcome of that decision would have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the staff member with whom the staff member has a close familial, business, or other associational relationship. If a staff member has a conflict of interest under this section, the decision shall be assigned to the supervisor of the staff person or such other staff person as may be assigned.
No staff member shall be financially interested or employed by a business that is financially interested in a development subject to regulation under the UDO unless the staff member is the owner of the land or building involved.
A member of a board exercising a duty or function under the UDO shall comply with regulations for conflict of interest pursuant to Chapter Two of the Marion City Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. No. O-21-06-15-5, §1, 6-15-21)