The Citywide Plan for Neighborhood Councils requires each neighborhood council to develop its own conflict-of-interest code and procedures, which are subject to the approval of the City. This requirement has been stayed as the City considers a proposal under which, for purposes of complying with State conflict-of-interest laws only, all neighborhood councils would be considered a part of the City's Department of Neighborhood Empowerment ("DONE"). Under this proposal, CNC Board members and other personnel would be required to adhere to DONE's Conflict-of-Interest Code rather than to develop its own.

This code, in essence, requires those with a financial interest in a matter being considered by their neighborhood council to abstain from voting on such matter. The Code also requires completion of a state Form 700, Statement of Economic Interest; however, the applicability of this disclosure requirement to neighborhood council officials and personnel is still under review by the City and has not yet been finalized.

State and City Conflict of Interest Laws:
Information for Board Members of Neighborhood Councils