(A) Within 30 days after enactment of this subchapter, as an amendment to the city's code of ordinances, the City Administrator shall cause a copy thereof to be distributed to every public officer and employee of the city. Thereafter, each public officer and employee who is elected, appointed, or engaged shall be furnished a copy of this subchapter before entering upon the duties of his or her office or employment. Within 21 days after receipt of a copy of this subchapter, each public officer and employee shall execute a non-binding declaration acknowledging such receipt and stating his or her agreement to comply with and support the provision of such subchapter, as follows:
I, the undersigned, being duly elected or appointed to the office (or position) of
, in and for the City of Oakbrook Terrace, do hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Code of Ethics of the City of Oakbrook Terrace. I do hereby affirm that I have reviewed its provisions and that I agree to comply with and support the provisions of such Code of Ethics to the best of my ability.
(B) The failure to file a declaration of acceptance shall not constitute a violation of this subchapter and shall not be the grounds for any discipline or sanctions hereunder.
(Ord. 01-48, passed 2-12-02; Am. Ord. 08-2, passed 5-13-08; Am. Ord. 14-16, passed 4-8-14)