§ 25-6. Conflicts of interest
Commission members hold their positions for the benefit of the public. Pursuant to the requirements of NCGS 160A-388 (e1), a member of the city council shall not participate in or vote on a matter in which a commission member's duty to act in the public interest conflicts with a potential desire to advance his or her own personal interest. Impermissible conflicts include, but are not limited to, a member having a fixed opinion prior to hearing the matter that is not susceptible to change; undisclosed ex parte communications; a close familial, business, or other associational relationship with an affected person; or a financial interest in the outcome of the matter. If an objection is raised to a member's participation and that member does not recuse himself or herself, the remaining members shall by majority vote rule on the objection.
( Ord. of 9-11-2017 )