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<br />e <br /> <br />(5) Using an official's or employee's authority, <br />influence or City position for the purpose of private <br />or personal financial gain; <br /> <br />(6) The use of city time, facilities, equipment, or <br />supplies for the purpose of private or personal <br />financial gain; <br /> <br />(7) Entering into a business transaction when it involves <br />using confidential information gained in the course <br />of employment; <br /> <br />(8) Accepting other employment or public office where it <br />will affect the official's or employee's independence <br />of judgment or require use of confidential <br />information gained as a result of City duties; <br /> <br />(9) Conducting personal business while working regularly <br />scheduled hours; and <br /> <br />(10) Accepting rebates or procuring any financial gain <br />through the bidding process or employment of outside <br />personnel. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Any official or employee engaging in any activity involving <br />either an actual or potential conflict of interest or having <br />knowledge of such activity by another official or employee <br />shall promptly report the activity to the City Administrator <br />or, if such activity be by the City Administrator, to the <br />Mayor. The City Administrator or Mayor shall investigate the <br />matter and make a determination as to whether or not an actual <br />or potential conflict exists. If the City Administrator or <br />Mayor determines a conflict exists, it shall be presumed that <br />the continuation of the practice would be injurious to the <br />effectiveness of the official or employee in carrying out <br />his/her duties and responsibilities. In such cases the <br />official or employee shall immediately terminate the <br />conflicting activity or be subject to termination of employment <br />or removal from office. <br /> <br />b. Officials. For the purposes of this Section 218.08(9), <br />the term "official" shall include all elected and appointed <br />officials of the City including, but not limited to, the City <br />Council, the Economic Development Authority, and the members <br />of the Boards and Commissions established by Chapter II of <br />the City Code of Ordinances. "Employee" shall include any <br />individual employed by the City on a full or part-time basis. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />c. Elections. No elected official shall require, either <br />directly or indirectly, any employees of the City to campaign <br />on his/her behalf as a condition to employment. No employee <br />shall use City time or resources in promoting or advocating <br />the election of any individual. <br />