It shall be the responsibility of each City officer to remain free from indebtedness or favors which would tend to create a conflict of interest between personal and official interests, or which might reasonably be interpreted as affecting the impartiality of the individual council member, committee member or commission member. If a City officer is tendered or offered a gift or gratuity which would, in the eyes of the public, be construed to be an attempt to bribe, influence or to encourage special consideration with respect to City operations, such offer shall be reported without delay to the City Manager who in turn will inform the City Attorney. If any officer shall knowingly accept any gift or gratuity that creates the appearance of undue influence or that result in special considerations benefitting the giver, then that officer may be investigated as provided in this Chapter and any and all action up to but not excluding forfeiture of office may be taken as determined by the City Council.
(Ord. 2008-02, passed 3-11-08)