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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchorAndy Affadavit Disclosure 2018 (2) yPN S I NG City Hall-9th Floor Andy SChor _ f24 W.' Mjchiban Avenue 1 { t^'IT Assin_;M1 48933-1694 Mayor 3)(, t I PH:{517.483.4141—FAX: 517.483.6066 �nsip-:Maypiiiisin mi.bov ICHIG �' OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY OF LANSING,MICHIGAN DISCLOSURE This will advise that I have been invited by the Michigan Business Network organization to be a part of a 2018 trade mission to China. The trade mission is for the purpose of encouraging economic development and investment in Lansing and its environs. As part of the invitation,the Michigan Business Network has graciously offered to pay the travel, lodging and meal expenses for myself and my wife. All other incidental costs and expenses of the trip will be my responsibility and none of those would be charged to the City. The offer of the Michigan Business Network has been made without any promise, agreement or expectation, expressed or implied,that I would initiate,support or endorse any proposed program or incentive to benefit the trips sponsor. The only commitment I am making is to endeavor to further the interests of the City of Lansing and our region through exploration and encouragement of local economic development, investment or growth. I fully understand that I may not commit the City of Lansing to any incentive that is conditioned on State of Michigan or City of Lansing Legislative approval,and I will not make any such representation to anyone as part of this mission. In the interest of transparency to which I am committed, I am making the disclosure of this invitation to the Lansing Board of Ethics with my request for the Board's review of my prospective receipt of the travel expenses from the Michigan Business Network. I have carefully and conscientiously reviewed City's Ethics Ordinance and do not believe that my acceptance of the offered expenses payment, in any way,violate the ordinance. I have also reviewed my conclusion with the City Attorney. He indicates that he agrees that the proposed payment does not violate the Ethics Ordinance. Nonetheless, I make this affidavit and disclosure for the purpose of permitted the timely review of the proposed offer by the Board. If the Board has any questions concerning this matter, I will make myself available or will gladly respond in writing. I look forward to the Board's opinion that acceptance of the invitation and payment of expenses will not violate the Ethics Ordinance. Thank you, An y Sc Mayor "Equal Opportunity Employer" @ —o tiP'�A S 1 �C CITY OF LANSING AFFIDAVIT OF DISCLOSURE �I P� CHID TO: CITY CLERK, DATE: V .� l 1 CITY ATTORNEY or BOARD OF ETHICS I �►'�G� �C 4Gr make the following disclosure under oath: (N�' e) PLEASE CHECK THE BOX AND FILL IN THE APPROPRIATE BLANKS FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS Yes No 1. ® ❑ 1 am an.I1 elected or❑ appointed ❑ officer or❑ employee of the City of Lansing holding the position of MexyO:Y in the Department ❑ IR, I am an immediate family member related to an elected or appointed officer or employee of the City of Lansing named , holding the position of in the Department ❑ I�, I am a Business Associate of an elected or appointed officer or employee of the City of Lansing named holding the position of in the Department. 2. ❑ 9 1 may derive income or benefit directly or indirectly from the bidding of, negotiation of, solicitation of or entry into a contract with the City or from and City action detailed below. (Charter 5-505.1) ❑ IR I may have a conflict between a personal interest and the public interest, the nature of which is disclosed below. (Charter 5-505.2) [Chapter 290.04(I) of the Code of Ordinances] ❑ N' I may have a financial interest in a matter proposed to be acted upon by the City of Lansing as described below. [Chapter 290.04(I) of the Code of Ordinances] ® ❑ I make this disclosure because of a possible appearance that I may be in violation of or in conflict with the City of Lansing Ethics Ordinance as provided for in the Code of Ordinances and in the City Charter. 3. My City of Lansing position is: Q( Full-time ❑ Part-time (less than 25 hours/wk) ❑ Unpaid 4. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL YOUR REASON(S)FOR SUBMITTING THIS DISCLOSURE AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU THINK CONFLICT MAY/MAY NOT EXIST. 1 hereby certify that this disclosure is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. Xj 0 S"t— The foregoing Affidavit of Disclosure was ex cuted on this day of , 20 -J Signed State of Michigan, County Subscribed and sworn to before me this �� day of C-a3 , 20 /a Notary Public/or Deputy Clerk WK)NiC ZWN0W5K1 Cl Coun Mich' an NOUM PU"-atME of WCMGAN ty, myCw""onE November7,2018 My Commission Expires: Acting in the County of 1NGHAM ATTACHMENT A Please provide additional information about your outside business or employment. Of special interest to the Board is how the activities of the business or employment may directly or indirectly affect the City. This disclosure is about information and is not an indication of any anticipated conflict of interest or suspected wrongdoing. Therefore, please describe for the Board what it is you actually do and be detailed and specific. You are not required to limit your disclosure only to the following questions. For each business, include in your answer such things as: ■ What is the form of your business entity and what percentage do you own? Nl ■ Are you self-employed? N{A ■ Who is your employer, if applicable? ■ What are the things you actually do in the business? ■ Who are your clients and who receives your goods or services? UlQ- ■ How and where are your services performed? /�- ■ How often do you do outside work? Olk ■ Does your business or employer contract with the City? Nl ■ In performing your business or outside employment, do you use any City facilities or equipment? If so, describe: 1Vl k ■ Is any of your business or employment conducted in the City? If so, describe: 4- Does your business advertisement or circulars, if any, contain any reference to the City or your City employment? b4 ■ Is there any additional information that you believe would assist the Board of Ethics in its review of your business or personal activities for potential conflicts of interest? If so,please describe: Pik In providing this additional information, the Board of Ethics asks that you give special attention to the Conflicts of Interest section of the Charter found at 5-505.1 — 5-505.3. A copy is enclosed for your convenience.