Item 37 - Discuss and Consider Prepare an Ordinance Prohibiting Contracts with City Officials and their Immediate Family Members

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Ch. Art. Div. 2 7 35 9 San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 2: Government (4-2019) (g) It is unlawful for a Local Code Filer to accept an honorarium from any source if that individual would be required to report the receipt of income or gifts from the source of the honorarium on his or her statement of economic interests. (h) It is unlawful for any person to offer, or for any Filer to solicit or accept, any benefit with the intent that the Filer will be influenced thereby in the performance of any official act. (“Restrictions on Benefits to Filers” added 4-29-2002 by O-19055 N.S.) (Amended 10-15-2013 by O-20302 N.S.; effective 11-14-2013.) §27.3521 Adjustment of Gift Limitations The gift limitation amounts set forth in section 27.3520(a) and (f) are intended to be consistent with the California gift limitation amount amended biannually by the California Fair Political Practices Commission. Notwithstanding the dollar amounts set forth in section 27.3520(a) and (f), the gift limitation amount for this Division shall be the same as set forth in title 2, section 18940.2 of the California Code of Regulations. (“Adjustment of Gift Limitations” added 4-29-2002 by O-19055 N.S.) (Amended 10-15-2013 by O-20302 N.S.; effective 11-14-2013.) §27.3522 Acceptance of Benefits (a) A benefit is “accepted” when the recipient knows that he or she has either actual possession of the benefit or takes any action exercising direction or control over the benefit. (b) In the case of a rebate or discount, a benefit is “accepted” when the recipient knows that the rebate or discount is not made in the regular course of business to members of the public. (c) Discarding a benefit does not negate receipt or acceptance of the benefit, except when the benefit is a pass or ticket that has not been used or transferred to another person. (d) Turning a benefit over to another person does not negate receipt or acceptance of the benefit. (“Acceptance of Benefits” added 4-29-2002 by O-19055 N.S.) (Amended 10-15-2013 by O-20302 N.S.; effective 11-14-2013.)