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CHAPTER 12A
CODE OF ETHICS
ARTICLE I.
DECLARATION OF POLICY AND DEFINITIONS.
Sec. 12A-1.   Statement of purpose and principles of conduct.
Sec. 12A-2.   Definitions.
ARTICLE II.
CODE OF CONDUCT; ACTIONS OF OTHERS; AND ETHICS COMMITMENTS.
Division 1. Code of Conduct.
Sec. 12A-3.   Fiduciary duty.
Sec. 12A-4.   Standards of behavior; standards of civility.
Sec. 12A-5.   Anti-discrimination.
Sec. 12A-6.   Retaliation prohibited.
Division 2. Actions of Others.
Sec. 12A-7.   Other persons.
Sec. 12A-8.   Duty to report violations.
Division 3. Ethics Commitments.
Sec. 12A-9.   Ethics training.
Sec. 12A-10.   Dissemination of code of ethics.
Sec. 12A-11.   Ethics pledge.
ARTICLE III.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Sec. 12A-12.   Gifts.
Sec. 12A-13.   Personal benefit to others.
Sec. 12A-13.1.   Substantial interest in business entity.
Sec. 12A-14.   Miscellaneous conflicts of interest.
Sec. 12A-15.   Donations.
Sec. 12A-16.   Nepotism.
Sec. 12A-17.   Confidential information.
Sec. 12A-18.   Representation of private interests.
Sec. 12A-19.   Conflicting outside employment.
Sec. 12A-20.   Public property and resources.
Sec. 12A-21.   Political activity.
Sec. 12A-22.   Prohibited interests in contracts.
Sec. 12A-23.   Ex parte communications.
Sec. 12A-24.   Recusal and disclosure.
ARTICLE IV.
FORMER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES.
Sec. 12A-25.   Continuing confidentiality.
Sec. 12A-26.   Subsequent representation.
Sec. 12A-27.   Discretionary contracts.
Sec. 12A-28.   Restrictions on lobbying.
ARTICLE V.
LOBBYISTS.
Sec. 12A-29.   Definitions.
Sec. 12A-30.   Persons required to register as lobbyists.
Sec. 12A-31.   Exceptions.
Sec. 12A-32.   Registration.
Sec. 12A-33.   Activity reports.
Sec. 12A-34.   Non-registrant disclosure statements.
Sec. 12A-35.   Restricted activities.
Sec. 12A-36.   Identification of clients.
Sec. 12A-37.   Timeliness of filing registrations, activity reports, and non-registrant disclosure statements.
Sec. 12A-38.   Administration.
Sec. 12A-39.   Violations; penalty.
ARTICLE VI.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Sec. 12A-40.   Financial disclosure report.
Sec. 12A-41.   Short form annual report.
Sec. 12A-42.   Gift reporting.
Sec. 12A-43.   Donations.
Sec. 12A-44.   Travel reporting requirements.
Sec. 12A-45.   Violation of reporting requirements.
Sec. 12A-45.1.   Reporting requirements chart.
ARTICLE VII.
LEGAL COUNSEL.
Sec. 12A-46.   City attorney's office.
Sec. 12A-47.   Division of the inspector general.
Sec. 12A-48.   Outside legal counsel.
ARTICLE VIII.
ETHICS ADVISORY COMMISSION.
Sec. 12A-49.   Ethics advisory commission - creation; composition, terms, and qualifications.
Sec. 12A-50.   Jurisdiction and powers.
Sec. 12A-51.    Annual report.
ARTICLE IX.
ETHICS COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS.
Sec. 12A-52.   Ethics complaints and investigations.
Sec. 12A-53.   Hearing procedures.
Sec. 12A-54.   Disposition of complaint.
ARTICLE X.
ENFORCEMENT, CULPABLE MENTAL STATE, AND PENALTIES.
Sec. 12A-55.   General.
Sec. 12A-56.   Violations; penalty.
Sec. 12A-57.   Culpable mental state.
Sec. 12A-58.   Disciplinary action.
Sec. 12A-59.   Sanctions.
Sec. 12A-60.   Prosecution for perjury.
Sec. 12A-61.   Interference with an investigation.
Sec. 12A-62.   Disqualification from contracting.
Sec. 12A-63.   Vexatious complainants.
ARTICLE XI.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION.
Sec. 12A-64.   City council review.