No member of the city council, the mayor or city employee shall:
A. Accept any gratuity in the form of cash, merchandise, or any other thing having a value as set in the rules and regulations, from any vendor or contractor, or prospective vendor or contractor. Such an action may be cause for termination or other disciplinary action; nor
B. Make any unauthorized purchase for contracts or supplies, materials, equipment or services contrary to the provisions set forth in this chapter, or as established by purchasing rules and regulations. Such purchases shall be considered void. The official or employee making such purchases shall be personally liable for the amount thereof, and the amount thereof may, if necessary, be recovered in the name of the city in a court action. City officials or employees making such transactions shall be subject to removal, termination or other disciplinary action. (Ord. 2004-004, 2004)