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Amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Standards of Conduct and Ethics") to amend definitions, further address conflict of interest and related rules, and revise disqualification and notification rules, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 20-600. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
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? 20-601. Definitions.
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(6.1) City-related non-profit. Any not-for-profit entity established by the City, such as the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Community Behavioral Health, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.
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(8) Family member. A parent, spouse, life partner, child, [brother, sister] sibling, [or] like relative-in-law, or romantic partner.
(9) Financial Interest. An interest involving money or its equivalent or an interest involving any right, power or privilege that has economic value, but not including a de minimis interest.
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(15.1) Member of a Business. A board member, director, partner, manager, owner, operator, trustee, or officer of a business; a holder of more than a 5% interest in a business; or a paid employee of or independent contractor of a business.
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(16.1) Non-City employment. Payment for services rendered to any person other than the City.
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(20) Person. A business, individual, corporation, non-profit, union, association, firm, partnership, committee, political committee, club, or other organization or group of [persons] individuals other than a governmental entity or a City-related non-profit.
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? 20-610. Statement of Financial Interests.
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(2) The statement of financial interests filed pursuant to this Section shall be signed under penalty of perjury and include the following information for the prior calendar year with regard to the filer:
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