No officer, member of Council or of any board or commission, employee or appointee of the City shall:
(a) Be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract or transaction in which the City is a party, or which is made by any officer of the City on behalf of the City. Any such interest shall be grounds to void the contract, either by action of Council or by the determination of any tribunal having jurisdiction.
(b) Act, directly or indirectly, as an attorney, agent, broker, finder, engineer, architect or employee, or in any other capacity, on behalf of any private person interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner, in any contract, work or business, or in the sale or acquisition of any property, the cost of which is payable from City funds;
(c) Engage in the practice of law or represent or appear on behalf of a person in any court in any matter or controversy in which the City is or may become a party, except on behalf of the City as an officer or employee, or voluntarily give opinion evidence against the interests of the City in any litigation in which the City is a party; or
(d) Appear before any board or commission of the City as counsel, attorney or agent, except that the Mayor or a member of Council may appear on behalf of a constituent without compensation therefor, or in the performance of public obligations or official duties.
(Ord. 1970-44. Passed 12-5-70.)