Sec. 17. Conflicts of interest.
   The use of public office for private gain is prohibited. The commission shall implement the prohibition by ordinance. The ordinance shall address the following matters:
   (1)   Acting in an official capacity on matters in which the official has a private financial interest clearly separate from that of the general public;
   (2)   The acceptance of gifts and other things of value;
   (3)   Acting in a private capacity on matters dealt with as a public official and the use of confidential information; and
   (4)   Appearances by city officials and department heads before other city agencies on behalf of private interests.