ORDINANCE NO. 260833
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, “Administration,” by repealing and replacing Section 2-2044 for the purpose of clarifying activities permitted by elected officials and employees after leaving City service.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Administration,” is hereby amended by repealing Section 2-2044 and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter, to read as follows
Sec. 2-2044. Prohibited activities after leaving municipal service.
(a) Prohibition. No elected official or employee of the city serving in an executive or administrative capacity, shall perform any service for any monetary or in-kind compensation during one year after termination of their office or employment by which performance they attempt to directly influence a decision of the city.
(b) Exception. This section shall not be construed to prevent any person from:
(1) Performing such service and receiving compensation therefor in an adversary proceeding having a record or right of appeal or in the preparation or filing of any public document;
(2) Submitting any bid and participating in any contract from a successful bid with the city for any goods or services which will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder; or
(3) As an employee of an agency contracting with the city to provide services that further the work of the city, acting in an executive or administrative capacity or discussing, informing about, providing an opinion on, or making a recommendation on issues, projects, or policies related to their duties.
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Approved as to form:
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Katherine Chandler
Senior Associate City Attorney