Other more sophisticated jurisdictions have had similar problems, usually caused by newly elected members who were unclear about how to react in certain situations. Pastels are considered tacky. If it's discovered that more than one alderman is trying to fix the same job, relatives of an alderman have precedent.
Seniority matters only when the same level of consanguinity exists.
It's considered a conflict of interest to sell the same vote more than once to two separate parties, with the exception of contracts voted on under secret ballot or in executive session, at which point multiple bribes are permissible. However, you must make sure you have the goods on your share of appointees, so you can continue the fixes under the table. Also, assist your colleagues in making fixes whenever possible. The use of computer-manipulated photographs involving farm animals as blackmail is considered unethical. However, use of unmanipulated photos involving farm animals is permissible.