It shall be unlawful for any village official to use or disclose, other than in the performance of his or her official responsibilities or duties, or as may be required by law, confidential information concerning the property, government, or affairs of the village, gained in the course of or by reason of his or her position. It shall be unlawful for any village official to use or disclose confidential information gained in the course of or by reason of his or her official position for the purpose of advancing:
(A) His or her financial or personal interests;
(B) A business entity of which he or she is an owner (in part or whole), an officer or director; or
(C) The financial or personal interests of his or her spouse or minor children.
(Ord. 96-0-009, passed 2-20-96; Am. Ord. 2017-O-010, passed 2-21- 17) Penalty, see § 39.99