(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to set forth standards of conduct for the elected and appointed officials of the township and, to the extent not otherwise governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements or the personnel manual, its employees. The citizens of the township are entitled to fair, ethical and accountable local government that affords them full confidence in its integrity. Furthermore, the effective functioning of democratic government requires that public officials comply with both the letter and the spirit of the laws and policies affecting the operations of government, that public officials be independent, impartial and fair in their judgment and actions, that public office be used only for public good and not for personal gain, and that public deliberations and processes be conducted openly, unless such deliberations and processes are lawfully closed to the public, in an atmosphere of respect and civility.
(B) The subchapter also provides references to certain state statutes that regulate the conduct of officers and employees of local government.
(Ord. 1016, Amendment 19, passed 2-28-2017)