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Council adopts ordinance updating financial-disclosure and conflict-of-interest code sections
Summary
Council adopted bill 6554 (ordinance 26-32) to readopt sections of the Bridgeton code on conflicts of interest and financial disclosures, aligning city policy with state statute Chapter 105 so public officials may submit shorter forms when the city updates its policy biennially.
Council completed a second reading and adopted bill 6554, which re-adopts sections of the City of Bridgeton code relating to conflicts of interest and financial disclosures. The city attorney explained the change is driven by Missouri ethics law (Chapter 105 of the Missouri statutes) and that if a governmental entity adopts its own local policy once every two years, public officials may file a shorter form with the Missouri Ethics Commission.
Council member Luther asked whether the action represented a substantive change or routine refresh; the city attorney said this is consistent with practice across public entities and the biennial refresh provision in state law. The clerk called the roll and the ordinance passed by recorded vote of 5–0.
