Sec. 1-26 General Provisions.

   a.   Sections 1-20 through 1-26 shall be construed broadly, and in no way limits, affects, or minimizes the other rights and affirmative duties required of, vested in, and granted to officials, employees, or public bodies pursuant to applicable Indiana Statutes.

   b.   All officials and employees shall receive a copy of Sections 1-20 through 1-26 from the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer within fifteen (15) days of its adoption, or any amendments adopted thereto hereinafter. Any candidate for public office or any individual being considered for appointment shall be given a copy of Sections 1-20 through 1-26, and any amendments thereto.

   c.   In the event that the terms of Sections 1-20 through 1-26 or any amendments thereto are in conflict with any federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ruling, such law, regulation or ruling shall supersede the terms of Sections 1-20 through 1-26, as amended from time to time.

   d.   Sections 1-20 through 1-26 shall not prohibit an official or employee from being reimbursed for expenses, receiving money as a campaign contribution, participating in collective bargaining, or being paid for a service as an official or employee as provided for by applicable ordinances or Indiana Statutes.

   e.   The Town Council shall review Sections 1-20 through 1-26 and make reasonable and necessary amendments thereto at least once every four (4) years, or as frequently as needed.

(Ord. No. 1726, § 7, 1-17-08; Ord. No. 1750, § 6, 2-29-09)