(A) It shall be unethical for individuals and organizations to use their positions to manipulate the county’s purchasing/contracting ordinance, policies, and procedures for personal gain or profit.
(B) It shall be unethical for an individual to attempt to influence any involved individual or organization to violate the ethical standards for the county purchasing/contracting activities.
(C) Individuals involved in the county’s purchasing/contracting activities shall conduct their activities in good faith and shall use the resources, property, and funds under their control wisely and in accordance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
(1) All county employees and officers shall, at all times, comply with any and all rules and regulations enacted by the county as defined in the county ethics ordinance. With respect to any provisions of this subsection (C)(1) which overlap and/or conflict with the above described ordinance, the stricter of the two provisions shall govern.
(2) To the extent that violations of the ethical standards of conduct set forth in this subchapter constitute violations of state statutes, they shall be prosecuted and punishable as provided therein. The penalties shall be in addition to the civil sanctions set forth in this subchapter. Criminal, civil, and administrative sanctions against individuals, which are in existence on the effective date of this chapter shall not be impaired.
(D) Individuals involved in the county’s purchasing/contracting activities shall conduct their activities to avoid the appearance of attempting to influence others or of being influenced by others to violate the ethical and legal standards for the county’s purchasing/contracting standards.
(1977 Code, § 1:4-1) (Ord., § 12-103, passed 12-8-2009; Ord. passed 2-12-2013; Ord. 21-0923, passed 10-12-2021)