Assembly says procurement and recusal rules need clearer code after $6.35M bid
Members agreed to draft clearer procurement and conflict‑of‑interest language to spell out when an assembly member may bid, how recusal works and how awards are decided, citing a recent $6,350,000 advertisement and a prior recusal.
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Manager James told the group the borough advertised a recent contract valued at $6,350,000 and said the assembly needs explicit procurement language to govern bids involving elected officials or their family members. "We advertised, a contract for 6,350,000," he said, noting earlier that Shelby had recused himself in a prior award where an association existed.
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