Public Notice – Conflict of Interest 11/14/2023
October 18, 2023
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:30 pm the City Commission will consider a request to waive a conflict of interest pursuant to City Charter and State Law. City staff will be seeking to submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for an Exception for a Conflict of Interest for the City of Muskegon Community and Neighborhood Services (CNS) Department Priority Home Repair Program.
Under State Law, a contract between the public entity and a public servant is permissible in this particular case when:
- The public servant discloses in writing to the Mayor, seven days prior to the City Commission action, their interest in the issue and the value of the benefit to be provided by the City;
- The official body discloses a summary of the transaction in its official minutes.
Where a “conflict of interest” does exist pursuant to the City Charter, the City may still enter into the contract if all the following occurs:
- The City Commission declares that it is in the best interest of the City to enter into the contract.
Ginger Martinez has disclosed that she has a conflict of interest as an employee of the City of Muskegon. A copy of the letter stating the conflict is available at the link provided.
Those wishing for more information or to comment are encouraged to view the Commission Packet that will be posted on Wednesday (11/8/2023) at www.shorelinecity.com and the city’s Facebook page. You may also view the meeting on in person, on the City’s Facebook, on the City’s YouTube Channel, or on Comcast Channel 96 on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:30 pm.
An opportunity to provide comment will be made available at the meeting.