Service as unpaid executive director of nonprofit

February 2020 Questions of Note

Can Council staffer continue to serve as unpaid executive director of a community nonprofit?

Yes, so long as the Council staffer abides by applicable conflicts of interest, representation and interest and City contract restrictions found in the City Code and Charter and the State Ethics Act.

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