Sec. 2-41Definitions

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Complaint means a written sworn statement filed with the city manager containing specific allegations of misconduct by a member; provided, however, such allegations must be filed within six months of discovery of the alleged misconduct.

Interest means any direct pecuniary benefit, which is not a remote interest held by or accruing to a member of the governing authority as a result of a contract or transaction that is or may be the subject of an official act or action by or with the city. A member of the governing authority shall be deemed to have interest in transactions involving:

(1) Any person in the member's immediate family;

(2) Any person with whom a contractual relationship exists whereby the member may receive any payment or other benefits unless the member is receiving a benefit for goods or services in the normal course of business for which the member has paid a commercially reasonable rate;

(3) Any business in which the member is a director, officer, employee, agent, or shareholder, except as otherwise provided herein; or

(4) Any person of whom the member is a creditor, whether secured or unsecured.

Governing authority or member of the governing authority means the mayor or any member of the city council and any member appointed to any board or commission of the city.

History: (Ord. No. 04-05, § 1, 5-6-2004)