(a) Pursuant to City Charter Section 5.03(k), Council hereby adopts this Code of Ethics for all appointed and elected officials, members of city boards and commissions, and employees of the City.
(b) The proper operation of democratic government requires that public officials and employees be independent, impartial and responsible to the people; that government decisions of policy be made in proper channels of governmental structure; that public office not be used for personal gain; and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government. In recognition of these goals, there is hereby established a Code of Ethics for all officials and employees, whether elected or appointed, paid or unpaid. The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to establish ethical standards of conduct for all such officials and employees by setting forth those acts or actions which are incompatible with the best interests of the City.
(c) The provisions and purposes of this Code of Ethics and such other relevant rules and regulations that may be established, including state ethics laws found in Chapters 102 and 2921 of the Revised Code, are hereby declared to be in the best interests of the City. The obligations and prohibitions in this Chapter shall supplement and be consistent with any and all Federal or State, rules, regulations, procedures, ordinances, and codes governing ethics, professional conduct, or conflicts of interest, and is not intended to replace, override, or otherwise pre-empt any ethical requirement under general law.
(Ord. 34-2017. Passed 9-12-17.)