The mission of the city attorney as it relates to this chapter is to encourage each city officer and employee to act ethically at all times. This mission requires the city attorney to not only encourage compliance with various laws but, more importantly, encourage each officer and employee to adhere to the high standards of ethical behavior as set forth in this title. In pursuing that broad mission, the duties of the city attorney in conjunction with the human resources department include:
A. Developing policies, programs and strategies to deal with all ethics related matters;
B. Developing training and education programs;
C. Providing training and education to city officers and employees;
D. Conducting meetings with city officers and employees to discuss or provide advice on ethics issues;
E. Obtaining copies of all reports filed and disclosures made pursuant to this title;
F. Maintaining a directory of all reports and disclosures filed pursuant to this title;
G. Encouraging compliance with the spirit and letter of ethics laws;
H. Periodically reviewing this title and other applicable laws and regulations and recommending amendments hereto;
I. Acting as the ethics liaison between the elected officials and employees of the city; and
J. Fulfilling other duties as requested by the city council. (Ord. 785, 7-31-2007, eff. 8-15-2007)