(A) We believe that government service is a worthy calling. We are proud of the privilege of serving the public.
(B) We strive at all times to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the village.
(C) We affirm the dignity and value of the service that we render, and strive for the constructive, creative and practical approach to our work and responsibilities.
(D) We dedicate ourselves to the highest ideals of honor and integrity and the principles of equality for all regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental handicap, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, and any other classifications protected by the Illinois Human Rights Act, as amended from time to time.
(E) We believe it is our duty to continually improve our abilities and skills in order to sustain productive and quality performance.
(F) We believe we hold office for the benefit of the public and in order to serve the public.
(G) We emphasize a friendly and courteous attitude and seek to present a positive image of public service.
(H) We respect and treat as privileged information accepted in trust and believe that all matters of personnel should be handled fairly according to established rules.
(I) We believe that personal gain, either immediate or in the future, secured by the misuse of one's position is totally unethical and that our conduct in public affairs must always be above reproach.
(J) We believe that public service is a public trust and the public interest is and must always remain our primary concern.
(K) We believe that responsible business people and others living in the village should not be discouraged from running for office by the establishment of unrealistic or arbitrary regulations.
(Ord. 96-0-009, passed 2-20-96)