Restrictions on Participation in City Matter
Restrictions on Participation in City Matter | |
General Prohibition | A public servant must disqualify themselves from a City matter/role if:
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Former Lobbyists | Former lobbyists may not participate in a City case, contract, or other specific matter as an official for 1 calendar year after the termination of their lobbyist registration, if they were lobbying, on/for the matter during their time as lobbyists. Exception: Former lobbyists may still generally participate as board members. |
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Exemptions | The restrictions outlined above do not apply if the public servant’s involvement:
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Permitted Participation Despite Conflict of Interest
| Despite disqualifying conflicts, a public servant may still be able to participate if:
A public servant must disclose the conflict to the public and the Ethics Board prior to participation. |
Service on City’s Behalf | These restrictions 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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