2025 Session Last amended: 2025 session

§ 15D.17 — Conflict of Interest

Plain-Language Summary

A trustee, director, officer, or employee of a participating institution, financial institution, investment banking or brokerage firm, bank, trust company, architecture firm, insurance company, construction company, or any other firm, person, or corporation does not have a conflict of interest simply by serving as a member of the authority. This holds notwithstanding any other law to the contrary. The exemption applies only if that person abstains from any deliberation, action, and vote by the authority in each instance where their business affiliation is involved.

Practical Notes
Serving on the authority while also being affiliated with a participating or related firm is allowed, but the member must step aside whenever the authority deals with their affiliated organization. The member cannot deliberate, act, or vote on any matter in which their business affiliation is involved.