An officer of a council shall not, under colour of his office or employment, exact or accept (whether directly or indirectly for himself or for or through another) any fee or reward whatsoever other than his proper remuneration.

If any person acts in contravention of this section he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceedingF2 level 3 on the standard scale.

In this section “council” includes a committee or sub-committee of a council.