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Council adopts conflict-of-interest disclosure procedure with limited filing threshold
Summary
An ordinance establishing a procedure under state statute for disclosing potential conflicts of interest was enacted; staff said elected officials are not required to file unless they have a transaction of $500 or more with the city.
The Board enacted Bill 7925 as Ordinance 7662, establishing a procedure pursuant to state statute for disclosing potential conflicts of interest and substantial interests. Staff explained the ordinance’s operation and how it affects elected officials’ filing obligations.
A staff member told the board that elected officials do not have to file a disclosure unless they have a transaction of $500 or more with the city; the ordinance functionally implements negative reporting except when a disclosable transaction exists. Council members asked whether staff would remind them about filing schedules; staff confirmed reminders would be provided.
