(A) It is the intent of the city that the provisions of this chapter shall be substantially in accordance with the requirements of state statute. To the extent that state statute is more restrictive than the requirements of this chapter or other ethics regulations adopted or imposed by the city, the provisions of state statute shall apply and control. To the extent that the regulations of this chapter or other ethics regulations adopted or imposed by the city are more restrictive than state statute, the more restrictive regulation shall apply and control. This chapter does not repeal other relevant personnel rules or regulations adopted by the city.
(B) It is recognized that no written code of ethics of this nature can provide specifically for all possible contingencies. Any questions regarding the propriety of any transaction or the proper interpretation of this chapter may be brought to the Ethics Officer for review pursuant to § 40.65 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2019-44, passed 10-21-2019)