2-2-125. Rules of conduct for local government officers and employees. (1) Proof of commission of any act enumerated in this section is proof that the actor has breached a public duty subjecting the actor to disciplinary action by the employing entity.
     (2) An officer or employee of local government may not:
     (a) engage in a substantial financial transaction for the officer's or employee's private business purposes with a person whom the officer or employee inspects or supervises in the course of official duties; or
     (b) perform an official act directly and substantially affecting to its economic benefit a business or other undertaking in which the officer or employee either has a substantial financial interest or is engaged as counsel, consultant, representative, or agent.
     (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), a member of the governing body of a local government may perform an official act when the member's participation is necessary to obtain a quorum or otherwise enable the body to act. The member shall disclose the interest creating the appearance of impropriety.

     History: En. 59-1707 by Sec. 7, Ch. 569, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 59-1707; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 562, L. 1995.