The board creating the commission shall provide that the area and interests within its jurisdiction are broadly represented on the commission. A member or employee of the board or commission shall not participate in any proceeding or action when the member or employee or his employer, business partner, business associate or any person related to him by affinity or consanguinity within the second degree has an economic interest in the procedure or action. Any actual or potential interest in any proceeding shall be disclosed at or before any meeting at which the action is being heard or considered. A knowing violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor. (Ord. 15, 7-11-1977)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See section 2-1-13 of this code for rules for conflict of interest in hearings. |