SECTION 1403. ETHICAL CONDUCT.
   It is the policy of the City that all officers and employees of the City shall observe the highest standards of ethics. City officers and employees shall comply with all federal, State and City statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and policies relating to conflicts of interest, campaign disclosure and ethical conduct, including, but not limited to, those relating to decision-making where the official has a private financial interest; acceptance of gifts and other items of value; acceptance of campaign contributions; use of confidential information; and use of public property and resources. The City Council shall adopt such ordinances and resolutions as it deems necessary to promote ethical conduct in government.