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C. A member is not disqualified from voting because of absence from any part of the public hearing, provided such member has read the staff report and minutes pertaining to the hearing, any and all documentary evidence introduced in the hearing, and provided further that such member shall be given the opportunity to ask questions of any interested persons who are present and of the other members of the Commission concerning matters discussed at the hearing. d. Each Commissioner shall decide for himself /herself whether to disqualify himself /herself by reason of a financial conflict of interest in accordance with State law. Each Commissioner shall be entitled to consult with the Commission's legal counsel privately prior to making such a decision and should do so as early as possible after perceiving the possible conflict. e. Each Commissioner shall complete and submit to the Commission Secretary an ex parte disclosure form, as approved by the Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency and the City Attorney, as applicable and necessary to document any and all ex parte communications with applicants or outside parties, prior to the commencement of any form of hearing before the Commission on the subject matter. If any ex parte communications occur after the commencement of the matter, but before the matter is closed, the Commissioner shall submit a supplemental ex parte disclosure form to the Commission Secretary. 15. THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT The Commission hereby adopts and incorporates by reference the Code of Ethics and Conduct, originally adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on June 2, 2008, and as may be amended by the City Council. All Commissioners shall be required to abide by the rules and regulations of said Code of Ethics and Conduct. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Planning Commission, and the Commission Secretary shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution.