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Advisory Opinion 2008-004
South Carolina State Ethics Commission
South Carolina State Ethics Commission
Issue Date
2008-01-16
Type
Text
Keywords
South Carolina State Ethics Commission, Advisory opinions--South Carolina, City council members--South Carolina
Abstract
The council member with property contiguous to the accreted land area may vote on the selection of a consultant and may vote to contract with the selected consultant regarding the management plan for the town owned green space. The council member may vote and participate in drafting or amending ordinances for the accreted land area. The same council member also owns commercial property and he may not participate in the selection of a consultant or the vote to retain a consultant to develop a master plan for the commercial district. The council member may not vote or participate in drafting or amending ordinances that affect the commercial district. The council member may provide direction and input for the consultants in public hearings as any other member of the public would be able to.
Rights
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