(A) All state statutes that affect the conduct and business by public officials and government employees, including those amended that are adopted from time to time, shall be considered to be a part of this chapter.
(B) All public officials shall receive a copy of this chapter from the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer within 30 days after its adoption. Any candidate for public office or any individual being considered for appointment as a public official shall be provided with a copy of this chapter prior to their appointment and such individuals shall confirm, in writing, that their appointment will be subject to the terms and conditions of this chapter and they shall be bound by this chapter if appointed or elected.
(C) Any questions as to the provisions or references made in this chapter should be addressed to the Town Council in writing. The Town Council shall respond in writing to any request for an interpretation of a rule, regulation, or this chapter.
(D) In the event that the terms of this chapter are in conflict with any state law or ruling of a state agency, such law, rule, regulations and/or ruling of the state agency shall supersede the terms of this chapter.
(E) This chapter shall not prohibit a public official or employee from being reimbursed for expenses, receiving money as a campaign contribution, participating in collective bargaining, or being paid for a service as a public official or employee except that may be provided by applicable state law or state rules and regulations, or any ruling of a state agency of the State of Indiana.
(F) A public official or employee may appear before any public body on his or her own behalf as to any matter in which he or she has a personal economic interest if full disclosure is made and such activity is not otherwise prohibited by law.
(Ord. 2022-02, passed 1-10-22)