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City of Mo�u�ds View <br />Plannui,�aud Zoiung Comnussion - Bylaws Page 5 <br />matter coming before the Commission, fihey sha11 disqualify themselves from talcing <br />�art in any discussion or action on the mafter; alternatively, they may ba disquatified by <br />a two-thirds (2/3) majoriiy vote of the Commissioners in attendance. <br />2. Conflict Due to Economic Interests: A Comix�issioner has a conffict of interest if, in his <br />or her discharge of off'icial duties, would be required 10 take an action or n�alce a <br />decisian that would substantially affect the Commissioner's finaneial interests or those <br />of an associated business, unless the effect on the Commissioner is no greater than on <br />ofii�er members of the Commissioner's business classification, profession, or <br />occupation. In the e`Tent a conf(ict of interest e�rists with respect to a particular matter <br />before tha Commission, the Connmissioner shail disqualify himself or hersetf from <br />talcing part in any discussion or action oiz the matter. <br />C. EXPARTE CONTACTS: Ex parte contacts are coniacts between individuals seeking to <br />influence the decisions of the Planning Corninissian and individual Commission members <br />outside the meeting forum. Such contacts include meetings with project proponents, <br />residents, property owners, and citizens separate from Cornmission meetings, <br />communication beiween Commission members outside the me�iing farurn, telephane calls <br />or letters which attempt to ir�fluence a Commissioner's opinion on a matter which will be <br />subject to the Commissioner's vote. Whei� the Pianni�ig Comxnission is invalved in a <br />znat�er which is io be heard and decided by the Coz�nmission (e.g. variances}, Planning � <br />Cor�amissioners shall indicate to the person contacting them that such contact is _ <br />inappropriata and a11 testimony needs io be offared at the heas-ing to ensure a fair hearing <br />for all parties. In all other cases, Planning Commissioners should di�courage such contacts <br />and should avoid expressing any opinion as #o the merits of the case. When ex parte <br />contacts occur, the Planning Commissioner is respansibla for notifying the Community <br />Development Director, and for con��e�ing the substance of the communication at the next <br />commission meeting at which the matter discussed is under consideration. <br />ATTEST: <br />Gary Stevenson, Chairperson <br />James Ericson, Community Develo�ment Director <br />N:�DATAIGROUPS\COMDEV\PLANCOMMIBYLAWS1BYLt1W5 2001 -- WI'PH CHANGES.DOC <br />-' <br />