[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014[1]]
Citizens have the right to expect that every elected official
will conduct himself or herself in a manner that will tend to preserve
public confidence in and respect for the government represented. Each
member will look out for the best interest for the City as a whole.
The elected official recognizes that it is absolutely essential to
remain positive in working together as a team, and to:
1.
Strive to see the good in others.
2.
Look for, recognize, and promote the positive contributions of each
member of the Board of Aldermen.
3.
Refrain from speaking negatively about the character of other members
of the Board of Aldermen.
4.
Seek ways to turn obstacles into opportunities.
5.
Maintain a sense of optimism and humor in working together.
6.
Strive toward increasingly high levels in professional in dealing
with one another.
[1]
Editor's Note: Section 2 of this ordinance also superseded
former Ch. 130, Conflicts of Interest, as adopted and amended by R.O.
2010 §§130.010—130.050; 2nd Ser. Ord. No. 363 §§1—5,
8-5-1991; 2nd Ser. Ord. No. 411 §§1—5, 9-8-1993; Ord.
No. 450 §§1—5, 9-15-1994; Ord. No. 485 §§ 1—5,
8-21-1995; Ord. No. 576 §§1—5, 9-2-1997; Ord. No.
646 §§1—5, 8-16-1999; Ord. No. 709 §§1—5,
8-20-2001; Ord. No. 768 §§1—5, 8-18-2003; Ord. No.
992 §§1—5, 8-4-2008; Ord. No. 1064 §§1—5,
8-2-2010; Ord. No. 1125 §§1—5, 8-20-2012; and Section
3 of this ordinance amended the title of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014]
Elected officials must work together to find the best ways to
meet the needs of our residents. Trust and appreciation for one another,
as well as a commitment to work together toward the resolution of
problems, is essential. Each individual must have the freedom and
opportunity to express his/her beliefs and has the responsibility
to do so early in any discussion. Regular Board of Aldermen meetings
and special work sessions should be designed to allow free and open
discussion.
[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014]
Each person is accountable to the Board of Aldermen for his/her
actions. Each member will keep an open and receptive mind toward the
views and opinions of others. Should concerns about another member
arise, the person with the concern should share privately his/her
views with the other individual on a one-to-one basis before making
it a public issue.
[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014]
Elected officials must be committed to a comprehensive planning
process leading to mutually developed goals and accountability.
[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 1187 §1, 8-4-2014; Ord. No. 1226 §1, 8-1-2016]
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 the 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 interest in
matters affecting the City.
[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014]
A.
No elected official shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect,
in any contract with the City, or be financially interested, directly
or indirectly, in the sale or lease to the City of any land, materials,
supplies, equipment, or services, except on behalf of the City as
an officer or employee. Any violation of this provision renders the
contract, sale or lease void, and any councilmember violating this
Subsection thereby forfeits his office or employment, and shall be
subject to such additional penalties as may be provided by ordinance
and Missouri State law.
B.
No elected official shall hold any other incompatible public office
or hold a position in the City government during his or her term as
Alderman or Mayor. Nothing herein prevents elected officials from
holding positions as a member of the United States military or a notary
public.
C.
Elected officials are prohibited from either directly or indirectly
bidding on or purchasing property owned by the City when the property
is being sold at a public sale or auction.
D.
The Mayor or any member of the Board of Aldermen who has a substantial
personal or private interest, as defined by State law, in any bill
shall disclose on the records of the Board of Aldermen the nature
of his interest and shall disqualify himself from voting on any matters
relating to this interest.
[Ord. No. 1187 §2, 8-4-2014; Ord.
No. 1226 §2, 8-1-2016]
[Ord. No. 1165 §3, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 1187 §3, 8-4-2014; Ord. No. 1226 §3, 8-1-2016]
Each elected official, the City Administrator as Chief Administrative
Officer, the City heads of departments and other employees as required
by the City Administrator, and the general counsel, shall disclose
the following information by May 1, if any such transactions 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 City Administrator as Chief Administrative Officer and the City
Administrator or designated Chief Purchasing Officer also shall disclose
by May 1 for the previous calendar year the following information:
a.
The name and address of each of the employers for 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. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 1187 §4, 8-4-2014; Ord. No. 1226 §4, 8-1-2016]
The reports, in the attached format, shall be filed with the
City Clerk and with the Secretary of State prior to January 1, 2016,
and thereafter with the Ethics Commission. The records shall be available
for public inspection and copying during normal business hours.
[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 1187 §5, 8-4-2014; Ord. No. 1226 §5, 8-1-2016]
The financial interest statements shall be filed at the following
times, but no person is required to file more that one (1) financial
interest statement in any calendar year:
1.
Each person appointed to office shall file the statement within thirty
(30) days of such appointment or employment.
2.
Every other person required to file a financial interest statement
shall file the statement annually not later than May 1, and the statement
shall cover the calendar year ending the immediately preceding December
31; provided that any member of the Board of Aldermen may supplement
the financial interest statement to report additional interests acquired
after December 31 of the covered year until the date of filing of
the financial interest statement.
[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014]
A.
No elected official shall, without prior formal authorization of
the public body having jurisdiction, disclose any confidential information
concerning any other official or employee, or any other person, or
any property or governmental affair of the City.
B.
No elected official shall use or permit the use of any confidential
information to advance the financial or personal interest of himself
or any other person.
[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014]
Elected officials shall not use the prestige of their positions
on behalf of any political party or candidate for elected office and
to this end shall refrain from using the official title of Alderman
in support of or in opposition to candidates for political office
or a political party, nor shall a member of the Board of Aldermen
use his or her official title in support or opposition to legislation
or other matters pending before governmental bodies other than the
City or when the Board of Aldermen has officially taken a position
with respect to such matter.
[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014]
If an elected official is convicted of a crime involving moral
turpitude, the office shall immediately become vacant. Elected officials
should refrain from engaging in conduct which is improper and from
using the position of an elected official to obtain a favor or advantage
not available to the public at large.
[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014]
Elected and appointed officials and employees serving in an
executive or administrative capacity may not be paid to perform any
service for one year after they leave public employment through which
they attempt to influence a decision of any agency of the State or
political subdivision in which they were an officer, employee, or
over which they had supervisory authority. (See Section 105.454 (5)
RSMo.)
[Ord. No. 1165 §2, 1-6-2014]
A.
Meetings of the Board of Aldermen will be open and publicized. Elected
officials shall be diligent in the performance of duties and shall
regularly attend Board of Aldermen meetings and workshops. A quorum
of elected officials must be available to conduct city business.
B.
Any elected official who has been entrusted with a record that is
indicated that it is "confidential" or a "Closed record," or who has
participated in a closed meeting who nonetheless discloses any closed
record, or any information about the contents of any closed meeting
to any person shall be guilty of an offense under the ordinances of
the City, and upon conviction therefor may be punished as provided
by law. Any such person who is an elected official may also be subject
to impeachment from his or her office as a result of such disclosure.
