(A) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the city that the proper operation of democratic government requires that:
(1) City officers or officials, including all members of city-appointed boards, commissions and committees, be independent, impartial and responsible only to the people of the city;
(2) Governmental decisions and policies be made using the proper procedures of the governmental structure;
(3) No city official or officer, including all members of city-appointed boards, commissions and committees, have any interest nor engage in any business transaction or professional activity nor incur any obligation of any nature which is in conflict with the proper discharge of his or her duties in the public interest;
(4) Public office not be used for personal gain; and
(5) City officers and officials fully comply with any federal and state statutes, laws and regulations, as amended, concerning conflicts of interest.
(B) In furtherance of this policy, the City Council has hereby determined that it is advisable to enact this Code of Ethics for city officers and officials, whether elected or appointed, advisory or administrative, including all members of city-appointed boards, commissions and committees, to serve not only as a guide for official conduct of the city’s elected and appointed public servants, but also as a basis for discipline for those who refuse to abide by its terms and provisions.
(Ord. 2019-6, passed 1-15-2019)