§ 32-1-102. INTEREST IN ZONING PROCEEDING BY COUNTY EMPLOYEE.

(a)

Prohibited. A county employee may not have an interest, either directly or indirectly, in a county zoning proceeding or in any fee, commission, or other thing of value paid or payable with respect to a zoning proceeding during the employee's term of office unless:

(1)

The employee makes a public disclosure of the interest to the County Council; and

(2)

The Council, by resolution, determines that the interest does not contravene the public welfare.

(b)

Penalty. A violation of this section shall constitute criminal misconduct in office.

(1988 Code, § 26-3) (Bill No. 18, 1990, § 2, 3-30-1990; Bill No. 1, 1992, § 2, 3-2-1992; Bill No. 4, 1992, § 13-2-1992; Bill No. 69-95, § 10, 7-1-1995; Bill No. 103-02, § 2, 7-1-2004)