Restrictions on Other Employment and Financial Interests
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General Prohibition | A public servant may not be employed by, sit on the board of, or have a “financial interest” in, any person that is:
A public servant may not hold any other employment relationship that would impair the public servant’s impartiality or judgement. No Contingent Compensation: A public servant may not assist or represent a party for contingent compensation in any matter before or involving any City agency. Post-Employment Restrictions: After leaving City service, a public servant may never represent/assist a party--other than the City--for compensation in any matter that involves City government and on which public servant significantly participated while employed by the City. **Additional Restriction for Former elected officials: May not represent/assist a party--other than the City or other governmental entity--in any matter subject to legislative action for 1 year after leaving office. |
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Board Regulation | Does not apply to an employment or financial interest allowed by Ethics Board rule or regulation if:
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Industry Representative | Does not apply to an individual appointed to a regulatory or licensing unit where the unit is required to contain representatives from a certain industry. |
New Board Members | Does not apply to board members holding employment or financial interests at the time of appointment, if properly disclosed before confirmation to the appointing authority, Ethics Board (by affidavit), and the City Council (if applicable). |
Service on City’s Behalf | Does do not apply to a public servant serving as a trustee or director of a business entity doing business with or regulated by the City as long as:
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Extraordinary Circumstances | Does not apply if Ethics Board determines that not granting an exemption would limit the City’s ability to recruit/hire highly or uniquely qualified individuals for public service.
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Permitted Transactions | Does not apply if the public servant is performing the following:
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