[CC 1984 §2-551; Ord. No. 1-252 §1, 8-19-1991; Ord. No. 1-252A §1, 8-16-1993; Ord. No. 1-252B §1, 7-18-1994; Ord. No. 1-252C §1, 8-21-1995; Ord. No. 1-252D §1, 8-18-1997; Ord. No. 1-252E §1, 8-5-1999; Ord. No. 1-252F §1, 8-20-2001]
The proper operation of municipal 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 disclosures by certain officials and employees of private financial or other interests in matters affecting the City.
[CC 1984 §2-552; Ord. No. 1-252 §2, 8-19-1991; Ord. No. 1-252A §2, 8-16-1993; Ord. No. 1-252B §2, 7-18-1994; Ord. No. 1-252C §2, 8-21-1995; Ord. No. 1-252D §1, 8-18-1997; Ord. No. 1-252E §1, 8-5-1999; Ord. No. 1-252F §1, 8-20-2001]
The Mayor or any member of the City Council who has a substantial personal or private interest, as defined by State law, in any bill shall disclose on the records of the City Council the nature of his/her interest and shall disqualify himself/herself from voting on any matters relating to this interest.
[CC 1984 §2-553; Ord. No. 1-252 §3, 8-19-1991; Ord. No. 1-252A §3, 8-16-1993; Ord. No. 1-252B §3, 7-18-1994; Ord. No. 1-252C §3, 8-21-1995; Ord. No. 1-252D §1, 8-18-1997; Ord. No. 1-252E §1, 8-5-1999; Ord. No. 1-252F §1, 8-20-2001]
A. 
Each elected official, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Purchasing Officer and the general Counsel (if employed full-time) shall disclose in writing the following information by May first (1st) if any such transitions were engaged in 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; and
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 and the Chief Purchasing Officer also shall disclose in writing by May first (1st) for the previous calendar year the following information:
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 proprietorship that he/she owned; the name, address and the general nature of the business conducted of each general partnership and joint venture in which he/she 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 publicity 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.
[CC 1984 §2-554; Ord. No. 1-252 §4, 8-19-1991; Ord. No. 1-252A §4, 8-16-1993; Ord. No. 1-252B §4, 7-18-1994; Ord. No. 1-252C §4, 8-21-1995; Ord. No. 1-252D §1, 8-18-1997; Ord. No. 1-252E §1, 8-5-1999; Ord. No. 1-252F §1, 8-20-2001]
The reports, in a format which shall be on file in the City offices, shall be filed with the City Clerk and with the Ethics Commission. The reports shall be available for public inspection and copying during normal business hours.
[CC 1984 §2-555; Ord. No. 1-252 §5, 8-19-1991; Ord. No. 1-252A §5, 8-16-1993; Ord. No. 1-252B §5, 7-18-1994; Ord. No. 1-252C §5, 8-21-1995; Ord. No. 1-252D §1, 8-18-1997; Ord. No. 1-252E §1, 8-5-1999; Ord. No. 1-252F §1, 8-20-2001]
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. 
Each candidate for elective office who is required to file a personal financial disclosure statement shall file a financial interest statement no later than fourteen (14) days after the close of filing at which the candidate seeks nomination or election, and the statement shall be for the twelve (12) months prior to the closing date, except that in the event an individual does not become a candidate until after the date of certification for candidates, the statement shall be filed within fourteen (14) days of the individual's nomination by caucus. An individual required to file a financial interest statement because of the individual's candidacy for office prior to a primary election in accordance with this Section is also required to amend such statement no later than the close of business on Monday prior to the general election to reflect any changes in financial interest during the interim. The appropriate election authority shall provide to the candidate at the time of filing for election written notice of the candidate's obligation to file pursuant to Sections 105.483 to 105.492, RSMo., and the candidate shall sign a statement acknowledging receipt of such notice.
2. 
Every other person required to file a financial interest statement shall file the statement annually not later then 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 City 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.
[Code 1974 §125.140; CC 1984 §2-27]
No member of the City Council shall be permitted to vote for or against any bill in anywise appropriating money or approving any contract in which the member is directly or indirectly interested pecuniarily.