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CHAPTER 13. CODE OF ETHICS Updated 2017 13-4 discloses a potential conflict of interest, and refrains from participating in the discussion and voting on the matter when it comes before the Public Body of which the Public Official is a member. 13.05. Disclosure. Subdivision 1. The disclosure requirements of this section are applicable only to elected officials, city employees (including department heads and supervisors) who have the authority to approve the expenditure of funds, members of boards or commissions created by ordinance, and any person who has filed an affidavit of candidacy for an elective city office, and any person who seeks appointment to any City board, commission, agency, or committee. Subd. 2. Every person subject to these disclosure requirements shall file with the City Clerk a disclosure statement indicating the following: A.A list of interests in real property, except for the person's homestead, located within the City of Rochester. B.A list of interests in a business doing business with the City. C.A list of interests in any business located within the City. D.Current place of employment. E.Such other information required by the Ethical Practices Board in order to fulfill the objectives of the Ethics Disclosure Form. Subd. 3. Every person who files as a candidate for an elective city office must file the statement required by subd. 2 at the time the affidavit of candidacy is filed. Subd. 4. Material changes in a person's interest or in place of employment shall be disclosed by filing an amended disclosure statement within thirty days after the new interest is obtained or the change in employment occurs. Subd. 5. For purposes of this section, "interest" shall mean a substantial financial interest through the ownership of stocks, bonds, notes, or other securities. "Doing business" shall mean engaged in any contractual relationship with the City or making application for such relationship or for any relief or benefit available from the City, including but not limited to variance, permit, license, or plat approval. Subd. 6. The City Clerk shall prepare disclosure forms, as approved by the Ethical Practices Board, necessary for compliance with this section. The City Clerk shall notify the Ethical Practices Board should any person described in subdivision 1 fail to file or update a disclosure form. In response, the Ethical Practices Board shall inquire of the matter and, if appropriate, inform the person’s Appointing Authority of the person’s failure to file or update a disclosure form. (4324, 12/4/17) Rochester - Page 4 of 9