CHAPTER 9
ETHICS

SECTION:

1-9-1: State Regulations Adopted

1-9-2: Definitions

1-9-3: Interpretation

1-9-4: Prohibited Acts

1-9-5: Penalties

1-9-6: Amendments

1-9-7: Unconstitutionality Of Provisions

1-9-1: STATE REGULATIONS ADOPTED:

The regulations of section 5-15 1 and article 10 2 of the state officials and employees ethics act, 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 430/1-1 et seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "act" in this chapter), are hereby adopted by reference and made applicable to the officers and employees of the city to the extent required by 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 430/70-5. (Ord. 1948, 5-3-2004)

 

Notes

1	1. 5 ILCS 430/5-15.
2	2. 5 ILCS 430/10-10 - 10-40.

1-9-2: DEFINITIONS:

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms "officer" and "employee" shall be defined as set forth in 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 430/70-5(c). (Ord. 1948, 5-3-2004)

1-9-3: INTERPRETATION:

This chapter does not repeal or otherwise amend or modify any existing ordinances or policies which regulate the conduct of city officers and employees. To the extent that any such existing ordinances or policies are less restrictive than this chapter, however, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail in accordance with the provisions of 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 430/70-5(a). (Ord. 1948, 5-3-2004)

1-9-4: PROHIBITED ACTS:

   A.   Gifts:

      1.   The solicitation or acceptance of gifts prohibited to be solicited or accepted under the act by an officer or any employee of the city is hereby prohibited.

      2.   The offering or making of gifts prohibited to be offered or made to an officer or employee of the city under the act is hereby prohibited.

   B.   Political Activities: The participation in political activities prohibited under the act by any officer or employee of the city is hereby prohibited. (Ord. 1948, 5-3-2004)

1-9-5: PENALTIES:

The penalties for violations of this chapter shall be the same as those penalties set forth in 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 430/50-5 for similar violations of the act. (Ord. 1948, 5-3-2004)

1-9-6: AMENDMENTS:

Any amendment to the act that becomes effective after the effective date hereof shall be incorporated into this chapter by reference and shall be applicable to the solicitation, acceptance, offering and making of gifts and to prohibited political activities. However, any amendment that makes its provisions optional for adoption by municipalities shall not be incorporated into this chapter by reference without formal action by the corporate authorities of the city. (Ord. 1948, 5-3-2004)