109.01 PURPOSES.

   This chapter is adopted:

   (a)   To state the principles of ethics which are to be applied in public service; and

   (b)    To identify minimum standards of ethical conduct for public servants; and

   (c)    To require that public servants engage in ethical practices which always meet minimum standards; and

   (d)    To encourage public servants to pursue the highest ethical ideals which they can achieve; and

   (e)    To provide a process by which public servants may identify and resolve ethical issues; and

   (f)    To inform public servants and the public of the minimum standards to which public servants must adhere; and

   (g)    To promote public confidence in the integrity of public servants; and

   (h)    To encourage members of the public to seek public office or employment, to serve on public boards, to assist public servants as volunteers, and to take pride in participating in the governmental process; and

   (i)    To establish penalties, as appropriate, for public servants who violate the public trust; and

   (j)    To provide for a just and reasonable balance among the rights of all individuals who are directly affected by the operation of this chapter.

      (Ord. 010501-34. Passed 5-15-01.)