North Dakota Code 15.1-07-17 – School district contracts – Conflict of interest – Penalty
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1. A school board member or other school officer who has a conflict of interest in any contract requiring the expenditure of school funds shall disclose the conflict to the board and may not participate in any discussions or votes regarding that contract without the consent of all other board members.
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 360 days | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 15.1-07-17
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. For purposes of this section, a conflict of interest means the personal, professional, or pecuniary interest of an individual, the individual’s spouse or relative, or the individual’s business or professional associate.
3. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.