(A)
The members of the County Board express their expectations and intent that all Board members follow a high standard of ethical behavior in exercising their duties, responsibilities, and judgment as Board members.
(B) All members of the County Board shall:
(1) Handle county affairs with a deep sense of responsibility, upholding the spirit as well as the letter of the law and constitution;
(2) Faithfully perform all duties as Board members by studying Board issues and by attending all sessions of the Board and assigned committees, unless prevented from so doing by a compelling reason;
(3) Avoid participation in any action which would result in a conflict of personal interest with county responsibility;
(4) Refrain from obtaining improper personal benefit with regard to public funds, equipment, property, or the services of employees;
(5) Respect the confidentiality of privileged information; and
(6) Refrain from accepting gifts, favors, or promises of future benefit which could tend to impair independence of judgment or action as a Board member.
(C) The above preamble and the following rules shall govern the County Board.
(Prior Code, 1 TCC 4-1) (Ord. E-18-22, passed 2-25-2018)