Conflict of interest policy approved

By Kelly Costa

During Monday night’s city council meeting, the council approved a resolution adopting a Conflicts of Interest Policy for the city.. This newly adopted policy is to protect the city’s interests when it is considering taking action or entering a transaction that might benefit the private interests of an elected official or city employee, or otherwise violate state and federal laws governing conflicts of interest applicable to municipal organizations. The resolution was amended during the meeting to include city employees.

A certificate was presented by the city council to Eagle S...