(A) ETHICS is defined here as the rules or standards governing those persons functioning as representatives of the town. These rules and standards are based upon a set of values judged to be moral to the extent that they enhance society and an individual’s relationship to others.
(B) A representative of the town is defined here as a public official, elected or appointed, salaried or unpaid, including the Mayor, Council members and any board or commission member.
(C) The purpose of this code is to establish ethical standards of conduct for these public officials acting in their official public capacity.
(2001 Code, § 2-6-1)