Tax returns, and all audits connected therewith are confidential. Any information gained by the Clerk-Treasurer, by his agents or employees, or by any other official or agent of the Village as a result of any returns, investigations, hearings or verifications required or authorized by this chapter shall be held confidential, except for official purposes and except in accordance with proper judicial order or as otherwise provided by law. Violation of this provision constitutes a misdemeanor, punishable by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. Every such breach of confidence constitutes a separate offense.
(Ord. 1195-88. Passed 4-11-88.)