Section
39.01 Preambles; general policy
39.02 Statement of principles
39.03 Definitions
39.04 Applicability
39.05 Impartiality; special treatment
39.06 Financial interests; disclosure and abstention
39.07 Contract inducements
39.08 Use of official position
39.09 Disclosure of confidential information
39.10 Incompatible service
39.11 Gifts and favors
39.12 Future employment
39.13 Employee protection
39.14 [Reserved]
39.15 [Reserved]
39.16 [Reserved]
39.17 [Reserved]
39.18 [Reserved]
39.19 [Reserved]
39.20 Filing statement of economic interest
39.21 Enforcement
39.22 Required form of ethics complaint
39.23 Initial review of complaint by independent attorney
39.24 Consideration of complaint after acceptance
39.25 Determination by the independent attorney
39.26 Action by Village Council
39.99 Penalty
(A) It is the policy of the village that its employees and elected and appointed officers should, in all cases, exercise their judgment and perform their duties with integrity and impartiality and for the sole benefit of the citizens of the village. To this end all such persons should avoid accepting or retaining any economic benefits or opportunities which could impair or present an actual threat to the exercise of independent judgment or interfere with serving the public interest. It is further the policy of this village that all appearances of impropriety shall be avoided. It is further the policy of this village to require disclosure by all officials and employees of private financial or other interests in matters which may affect the village.
(B) The President and the Board of Trustees of the village do hereby determine that a policy setting forth ethical principles and regulations applicable to public officials and employees is in the best interest of the citizens of the village and will contribute to public confidence in the integrity, ability and performance of said persons.
(Ord. 96-0-009, passed 2-20-96)
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