An officer or employee who has an interest in a contract, matter, or transaction that
he or she has reason to believe will be affected by his or her official acts or actions,
or by the official acts or actions of the county, shall abstain from participating
in such official acts or actions and shall not vote for or against, discuss, decide,
or otherwise participate in the county's consideration of the contract, matter, or
transaction, or otherwise attempt to or actually influence the vote, discussion, or
decision of the county regarding the contract, matter, or transaction. In addition,
the officer or employee shall disclose publicly the nature of such interest prior
to any determination of the contract, matter, or transaction.
