(A) The Mayor or any member of the City Council, any member of a town council, Plan Commission, or Board of Zoning Appeals to whom some private benefit, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, may come as a result of a public action concerning this chapter, shall not be a participant in that action. The possibility, not the actuality, of a conflict shall govern. The individual experiencing a conflict of interest shall declare his interest, abstain from voting on the matter, and refrain from any deliberations on the matter. The individual shall not discuss the matter with any fellow official for the purpose of influencing a decision thereon.
(B) Further, there shall be no “ex parte” (one side only) communication with members of the Board of County Commissioners, Mount Vernon City Council, Cynthiana Town Council or Poseyville Town Council, Area Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals concerning applications or appeals before the Area Plan Commissioner or Board of Zoning Appeals.
(Ord. 12-16, passed 8-8-12)