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.
A.
All elected and appointed officials as well as employees of the City
must comply with applicable Sections of Chapter 105 RSMo. on conflicts
of interest as well as any other State law governing official conduct.
B.
Any member of the City Council who has a "substantial personal or
private interest" in any measure, bill, order, or ordinance proposed
or pending before such City Council must disclose that interest to
the City Clerk and such disclosure shall be recorded in the minutes
of the City Council. "Substantial or private interest" is defined
as ownership by the individual, their spouse, or their dependent children,
whether singularly or collectively, directly or indirectly, of ten
percent (10%) or more of any business entity, or of an interest having
a value of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or more, or 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.
C.
Any elected or appointed officer, employee, or member of any committee,
authority, board or commission of the City who has any direct or indirect
substantial financial interest as defined by the conflict of interest
Statutes of Missouri shall make known that interest and shall refrain
from voting upon or otherwise participating in their capacity as a
City Officer, employee or member in such transaction. Any City Officer,
employee or member who willfully conceals such a substantial financial
interest or willfully violates the requirements of this Section shall
be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall forfeit the
office or position. Violation of this Section with the express or
implied knowledge of the party transacting business with the City
shall render the transaction voidable by the City.
Each elected official, candidates for elective office, the Chief
Administrative Officer, the Chief Purchasing Officer, and any full-time
general counsel, shall disclose in writing by May first, if any such
transactions occurred during the previous calendar year in accordance
with Section 105.485 RSMo. and the annual personal finance disclosure
ordinance adopted by the City Council.
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 no later than May first and the
statement shall cover the calendar year ending the immediately preceding
December 31st; provided that any member of the City Council may supplement
the financial interest statement to report additional interests acquired
after December 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.
