Common use of Conflict of Interest/Code of Ethics Clause in Contracts

Conflict of Interest/Code of Ethics. Pursuant to Section 15.250 of the City's Code of Ordinances, both the City and the Consultant are required to comply with the City's Code of Ethics. Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances requires City officials and the Consultant to avoid any situation that may give rise to a "conflict of interest." A "conflict of interest" will arise if the Consultant represents any other party or other client whose interests are adverse to the interests of the City. As it applies to the Consultant, the City's Code of Ethics will also apply to the Consultant in its role as an "interested person" (as that term is defined in Section 15.280 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances) since Consultant has a direct financial interest in this Contract. The City's Code of Ethics prevents "interested persons" from giving certain gifts to employees and elected officials.