Public office is a public trust. In order for the town government to function most efficiently, the trust of the public is critical. Public policy developed by government officials and employees impacts every citizen and property owner of the town, and as such, must be consistently based on honest and fair deliberation and decisions. The process of policy formulation and decision making must be free from threats, favoritism, undue influence and even the appearance of impropriety so that the confidence of the public in the town government is maintained.
(Ord. passed 8-2-2007)
Editor’s note:
TM Volume 22, page 704