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Can a city council or commission member participate in or vote on a matter when the member has a conflict of interest?

April 26, 2017city Commission conflict council participate vote

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Can a city council or commission member participate in or vote on a matter when the member has a conflict of interest?

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If the member has a direct and substantial personal or monetary interest in the matter, the member cannot participate in or vote on that matter unless the majority of the rest of the governing body consents. (N.D.C.C. § 44-04-22).