[Ord. No. 6619 §§1—6, 8-26-1991; Ord. No. 6718 §§1—6, 9-13-1993; Ord. No. 6750 §§1—6, 8-22-1994; Ord. No. 6822 §§1—6, 4-22-1996; Ord. No. 6884 §§1—6, 8-25-1997; Ord. No. 6942 §§1—7, 8-23-1999; Ord. No. 7004 §§1—7, 8-13-2001; Ord. No. 7067 §1, 7-14-2003; Ord. No. 7163 §1, 6-13-2005; Ord. No. 7286 §1, 7-23-2007; Ord. No. 11-009 §1, 6-13-2011]
The proper operation of government requires that public officials
and employees be independent, impartial and responsible to the people;
that government decisions and policy be made in the proper channels
of the governmental structure; that public office not be used for
personal gain; and that the public have confidence in the integrity
of its government. In recognition of these goals, there is hereby
established a procedure for disclosure by certain officials and employees
of private financial or other interests in matters affecting the City.
[Ord. No. 6619 §§1—6, 8-26-1991; Ord. No. 6718 §§1—6, 9-13-1993; Ord. No. 6750 §§1—6, 8-22-1994; Ord. No. 6822 §§1—6, 4-22-1996; Ord. No. 6884 §§1—6, 8-25-1997; Ord. No. 6942 §§1—7, 8-23-1999; Ord. No. 7004 §§1—7, 8-13-2001; Ord. No. 7067 §2, 7-14-2003; Ord. No. 7163 §2, 6-13-2005; Ord. No. 7286 §2, 7-23-2007; Ord. No. 11-009 §2, 6-13-2011]
A. All elected
and appointed officials as well as employees of a political subdivision
must comply with Section 105.454, RSMo., on conflicts of interest
as well as any other State law governing official conduct.
B. Any member
of the Governing Body of a political subdivision who has a "substantial
or private interest" in any measure, bill, order or ordinance proposed
or pending before such Governing Body must disclose that interest
to the Secretary or Clerk of such body and such disclosure shall be
recorded in the appropriate journal of the Governing Body. "Substantial or private interest" is defined as ownership
by the individual, his spouse, or his dependent children, whether
singularly or collectively, directly or indirectly of:
1. Ten
percent (10%) or more of any business entity; or
2. An interest
having a value of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or more; or
3. The
receipt of a salary, gratuity, or other compensation or remuneration
of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or more per year from any individual,
partnership, organization, or association within any calendar year.
[Ord. No. 6619 §§1—6, 8-26-1991; Ord. No. 6718 §§1—6, 9-13-1993; Ord. No. 6750 §§1—6, 8-22-1994; Ord. No. 6822 §§1—6, 4-22-1996; Ord. No. 6884 §§1—6, 8-25-1997; Ord. No. 6942 §§1—7, 8-23-1999; Ord. No. 7004 §§1—7, 8-13-2001; Ord. No. 7067 §3, 7-14-2003; Ord. No. 7163 §3, 6-13-2005; Ord. No. 7286 §3, 7-23-2007; Ord. No. 11-009 §3, 6-13-2011]
A. Each
elected official, candidate for elective office, the Chief Administrative
Officer, the Chief Purchasing Officer, and the full-time general counsel
shall disclose the following information by May first (1st), or the
appropriate deadline as referenced in Section 105.487, RSMo., if any
such transactions occurred during the previous calendar year:
1. For
such person, and all persons within the first degree of consanguinity
or affinity of such person, the date and the identities of the parties
to each transaction with a total value in excess of five hundred dollars
($500.00), if any, that such person had with the political subdivision,
other than compensation received as an employee or payment of any
tax, fee or penalty due to the political subdivision, and other than
transfers for no consideration to the political subdivision.
2. The
date and the identities of the parties to each transaction known to
the person with a total value in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00),
if any, that any business entity in which such person had a substantial
interest, had with the political subdivision, other than payment of
any tax, fee or penalty due to the political subdivision or transactions
involving payment for providing utility service to the political subdivision,
and other than transfers for no consideration to the political subdivision.
3. The
Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Purchasing Officer, and candidates
for either of these positions also shall disclose by May first (1st),
or the appropriate deadline as referenced in Section 105.487, RSMo.,
the following information for the previous calendar year:
a. The
name and address of each of the employers of such person from whom
income of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or more was received during
the year covered by the statement;
b. The
name and address of each sole proprietorship that he owned; the name,
address and the general nature of the business conducted of each general
partnership and joint venture in which he was a partner or participant;
the name and address of each partner or co-participant for each partnership
or joint venture unless such names and addresses are filed by the
partnership or joint venture with the Secretary of State; the name,
address and general nature of the business conducted of any closely
held corporation or limited partnership in which the person owned
ten percent (10%) or more of any class of the outstanding stock or
limited partnership units; and the name of any publicly traded corporation
or limited partnership that is listed on a regulated stock exchange
or automated quotation system in which the person owned two percent
(2%) or more of any class of outstanding stock, limited partnership
units or other equity interests;
c. The
name and address of each corporation for which such person served
in the capacity of a director, officer or receiver.
[Ord. No. 6619 §§1—6, 8-26-1991; Ord. No. 6718 §§1—6, 9-13-1993; Ord. No. 6750 §§1—6, 8-22-1994; Ord. No. 6822 §§1—6, 4-22-1996; Ord. No. 6884 §§1—6, 8-25-1997; Ord. No. 6942 §§1—7, 8-23-1999; Ord. No. 7004 §§1—7, 8-13-2001; Ord. No. 7067 §4, 7-14-2003; Ord. No. 7163 §4, 6-13-2005; Ord. No. 7286 §4, 7-23-2007; Ord. No. 11-009 §4, 6-13-2011]
A. The financial
interest statements shall be filed at the following times, but no
person is required to file more than one (1) financial interest statement
in any calendar year.
1. Every
person required to file a financial interest statement shall file
the statement annually not later than May first (1st) and the statement
shall cover the calendar year ending the immediately preceding December
thirty-first (31st); provided that any member of the Council may supplement
the financial interest statement to report additional interests acquired
after December thirty-first (31st) of the covered year until the date
of filing of the financial interest statement.
2. Each
person appointed to office shall file the statement within thirty
(30) days of such appointment or employment covering the calendar
year ending the previous December thirty-first (31st);
3. Every
candidate required to file a personal financial disclosure statement
shall file no later than fourteen (14) days after the close of filing
at which the candidate seeks nomination or election or nomination
by caucus. The time period of this statement shall cover the twelve
(12) months prior to the closing date of filing for candidacy.
B. Financial disclosure reports giving the financial information required in Section
130.030 shall be filed with the local political subdivision and with the Missouri Ethics Commission. The reports shall be available for public inspection and copying during normal business hours.
[Ord. No. 6619 §§1—6, 8-26-1991; Ord. No. 6718 §§1—6, 9-13-1993; Ord. No. 6750 §§1—6, 8-22-1994; Ord. No. 6822 §§1—6, 4-22-1996; Ord. No. 6884 §§1—6, 8-25-1997; Ord. No. 6942 §§1—7, 8-23-1999; Ord. No. 7004 §§1—7, 8-13-2001; Ord. No. 7067 §7, 7-14-2003]
Any person obligated to file a financial interest statement
who fails to do so within the time specified shall be subject to a
fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00). In addition to said
fine, any candidate for City elective office who fails to file a financial
interest statement within the time specified shall be subject to disqualification
as a candidate for such elective office. In addition to said fine,
any elected official who fails to file a financial interest statement
within the time specified shall be subject to removal from office
under the procedures set forth elsewhere in the City Code.