[R.O. 2011 § 130.010; Ord. No.
1165 § 2, 1-6-2014[1]]
A.
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 of 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 professionally dealing
with one another.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also superseded former Ch. 130,
Conflicts of Interest, adopted 8-5-1991 by Ord. No. 363, as amended.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.020; 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.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.030; 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.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.040; Ord. No.
1165 § 2, 1-6-2014]
Elected officials must be committed to a comprehensive planning
process leading to mutually developed goals and accountability.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.050; Ord. No.
1165 § 2, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 1187 § 1, 8-4-2014; Ord. No. 1226 § 1, 8-1-2016; Ord.
No. 1338, 8-3-2020; Ord. No. 1366, 8-16-2021; Ord. No. 1428, 8-7-2023]
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 political
subdivision.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.060; Ord. No.
1165 § 2, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 1187 § 2, 8-4-2014; Ord. No. 1226 § 2, 8-1-2016; Ord.
No. 1338, 8-3-2020; Ord. No. 1366, 8-16-2021; Ord. No. 1428, 8-7-2023]
A.
All elected and appointed officials as well as employees of a political subdivision must comply with conflict-of-interest Statutes under Chapter 105 of the Missouri Revised Statutes 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 personal 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 personal or private interest is defined
as ownership by the individual, his/her spouse, or his/her 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.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.070; Ord. No.
1165 § 3, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 1187 § 3, 8-4-2014; Ord. No. 1226 § 3, 8-1-2016; Ord.
No. 1338, 8-3-2020; Ord. No. 1366, 8-16-2021; Ord. No. 1428, 8-7-2023]
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 1, 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; 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, Chief Purchasing Officer,
and candidates for either of these positions also shall disclose by
May 1, 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 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/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
coparticipant 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 or 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.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.080; Ord. No.
1165 § 2, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 1187 § 4, 8-4-2014; Ord. No. 1226 § 4, 8-1-2016; Ord.
No. 1338, 8-3-2020; Ord. No. 1366, 8-16-2021; Ord. No. 1428, 8-7-2023]
Financial disclosure reports giving the financial information required in Section 140.070 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.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.090; Ord. No.
1165 § 2, 1-6-2014; Ord. No. 1187 § 5, 8-4-2014; Ord. No. 1226 § 5, 8-1-2016; Ord.
No. 1338, 8-3-2020; Ord. No. 1366, 8-16-2021; Ord. No. 1428, 8-7-2023]
A.
The financial interest statements shall be filed at the following
times, but no person is required to complete more that 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 1 and the statement
shall cover the calendar year ending the immediately preceding December
31; provided that any member of the Board 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.
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 31.
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.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.100; 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.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.110; 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.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.120; 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.
[R.O. 2011 § 130.130; 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 (1) 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.]
[R.O. 2011 § 130.140; 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.
