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~~ Hon. Mayor and City Commissioners - 2 October 19, 1971 • therein, and shall have owned real property in said city for a period of at least one year immediately prior to the date application is made for his name to be placed on the ballot. The mayor, commissioners, other officers and employees of the city shall not be indebted to the city; shall not hold any other public office and shall not be interested in the profits of any contracts, job, work or service for the municipality or interested in the sale to the city of any supplies, equipment, material or articles purchased; nor shall any of them be the owner of stock in any public utility or public service corporation within the city nor in the employ of any owner of stock in any public utility or public service corporation. Any officer or employee of the city who shall cease to possess any of the qualifications herein required shall forfeit his office or position and any contract in which any officer or employee shall or may become interested shall be declared void by the commission." (As amended, August 23, 1969) From the facts stated above, it appears clear that Mr. Smith would "not be interested in the profits of any contracts, job, or service for the munici ap lity. ." Further, it appears clear that Mr. Smit~oulTnot- e interested in the sale to the city of any supplies, equipment, material or articles purchased; ." • It is my opinion that the above quoted provisions of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte do not preclude Mr. Smith from accepting employment from an owner of private property within the City of La Porte, to perform professional engineering and professional surveying services. Should any matters arise on this apartment project requiring action by the City Commission, it is my recommendation that Mr. Smith not participate in the discussion or vote by the City Commission. Yours very truly, ~ Knox W. Askins City Attorney xwA/fh