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ORDINANCE NO. NS-1198 PAGE TWO would be required to disqualify himself under Section 3625(b) on a continuous and regular basis from activities and actions which constitute a major and significant portion of his offi- cial duties and thereby impair his ability to function effec- tively and fulfill the duties of the office. Sec. 2-314. Same - Material Economic Effect. An action or decision shall not be deemed to have a material effect on an economic interest unless the official has reason to believe that, by reason of the action or decision, an investment, or interest in real property, may increase or decrease in value, other than negligibly, or a business entity from which the official derives income or in which he holds a position of employment or management will gain or lose monetarily, other than negligibly. An increase or decrease of less than one percent of the value of an investment, interest in real property, or business entity, shall be deemed negligible. Sec. 2-315. Same - Ministerial and Clerical Duties. Section 3625(b) shall apply only to actions which involve discretion or judgment. It does not apply to actions which are solely ministerial or clerical. Sec. 2-316. Same - Participation. (a) The terms "participate," and used in Section 3625(b) shall be deemed limitation, the following: "attempt to influence" to include, without as l. Participation in debate or deliberations or voting. 2. Preparation of oral or written reports. 3. Rendition of oral or written advice. 4. Testimony before a public agency as a part of official duties. 5. Discussions with any official who must decide the matter. 6. Submission of letters or other documents to any official who must decide the matter. 7. Issuance or denial of official approvals. (b) Nothing contained herein or in Section 3625 shall abridge the right of any citizen, whether or not a public offi- cial, to submit information or express views on the same basis as any other private citizen, provided such is done in public and the person indicates that he is acting in a private capacity. (c) An official directly involved in a matter, whether as a party, an applicant or otherwise, may, in his private capacity, provide whatever information is necessary and perform any other steps which are required of other citizens in the same situation, individually or by counsel. He may not, however, discuss the matter privately with officials who must decide the matter. Sec. 2-317. Same - Necessity. (a) An official shall not be subject to Section 3625(b) with respect to any matter which cannot be legally acted upon or decided without his participation.