§ 2-2042. Canvassing elected officials for appointment.

(a)

Prohibited. Canvassing of the mayor or members of the city council, directly or indirectly by an applicant, in order to obtain preferential consideration in connection with any appointment to the municipal service is prohibited.

(b)

Disqualification for appointment. Canvassing of the mayor or members of the city council, directly or indirectly by an applicant, in order to obtain preferential consideration in connection with any appointment to the municipal service shall disqualify the candidate for appointment.

(c)

Canvassing defined. Canvassing means soliciting the assistance of, intercession by, or any other interference in the hiring process, directly or indirectly by an applicant, and actual assistance of, intercession by, or any other interference in the hiring process by the mayor or other members of the city council.

(d)

Exception. When the position is filled by appointment by the mayor or city council, such canvassing is not prohibited or a disqualification for appointment.

( Ord. No. 130249, § 2, 5-30-13 )