No elected official or appointed City officer or employee of the City shall have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract, sale, lease, or purchase with or for the use of the City; or accept, directly or indirectly, any compensation, gratuity, or reward from any other person who is financially interested in such contract, sale, lease or purchase. Provided, however, an officer or employee does not have a prohibited interest if the officer or employee has a remote interest as defined by state law. Violation of any provision of this section may be grounds for a forfeiture of employment or office, and the contract sale, lease, or purchase shall be void. (Ord. 2924-06 § 8, 2006; amended 11-7-78)