Sec. 227. - Prohibited actions by public officials.

Unless otherwise provided by this charter or ordinance of council, general laws of the state pertaining to prohibited actions by public officials, as established in chapter 2921 of the Ohio Revised Code, or a successor thereto, shall apply to the officers and employees of the city. Such prohibited actions include, but are not limited to, unlawful interest in public contracts, theft in office, soliciting or accepting improper compensation, and bribery. Any violation of this section shall constitute malfeasance in office, and any such officer or employee shall thereby forfeit office or employment.

(Adopted 11-2-82; Amended 11-3-98; Ord. No. 1749-2014, 7-21-2014)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1749-2014, adopted July 21, 2014, amended the title of § 227 to read as set out herein. Former § 227 was titled interest in contracts or supplies.