(A) The following is a list of current state statutes that affect the conduct and business by public officials and government employees. In the event that any such statutes are amended by the General Assembly or additional statutes are adopted by the General Assembly, such amendments or additional statutes shall be considered to be a part of this chapter.
(1) I.C. 36-4-8-3, pertaining to approval of order for issue of warrants;
(2) I.C. 36-4-8-13, pertaining to obligations in excess of appropriation;
(3) I.C. 36-7-4-207, pertaining to membership of city Plan Commission;
(4) I.C. 36-7-4-216, pertaining to qualifications of the Plan Commission;
(5) I.C. 36-7-4-223, pertaining to zoning matters; conflict of interest;
(6) I.C. 36-7-4-905, pertaining to BZA restrictions on holding office;
(7) I.C. 36-7-4-909, pertaining to BZA conflict of interest;
(8) I.C. 36-7-12-14, pertaining to EDC removal of Commissioner;
(9) I.C. 36-7-12-16, pertaining to EDC conflict of interest;
(10) I.C. 36-7-14-9, pertaining to removal of Redevelopment Commissioners;
(11) I.C. 36-7-14-10, pertaining to Redevelopment Commission conflict of interest;
(12) I.C. 36-7-18-9, pertaining to removal of commissioner;
(13) I.C. 36-7-18-11, pertaining to conflict of interest; commissioner of a housing authority;
(14) I.C. 5-16-11-6, pertaining to conflict of interest disclosure; and
(15) I.C. 5-16-11-5.5, pertaining to consultant conflicts.
(B) Copies of the above statutes shall be available in each department and will be available to individuals upon request.
(C) All public officials shall receive a copy of this chapter from the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer within 30 days after its adoption. Any candidate for public office or any individual being considered for appointment as a public official shall be provided with a copy of this chapter prior to their appointment and such individuals shall confirm, in writing, that their appointment will be subject to the terms and conditions of this chapter and they shall be bound by this chapter if appointed or elected.
(D) Any questions as to the provisions or references made herein should be addressed to the Ethics Commission in writing. The Ethics Commission shall respond in writing to any request for an interpretation of a rule, regulation, or this chapter.
(E) In the event that the terms of this chapter are in conflict with any state law or ruling of a state agency, such law, rule, regulations and/or ruling of the state agency shall supersede the terms of this chapter.
(F) This chapter shall not prohibit a public official or employee from being reimbursed for expenses, receiving money as a campaign contribution, participating in collective bargaining, or being paid for a service as a public official or employee except that may be provided by applicable state law or state rules and regulations, or any ruling of a state agency of the State of Indiana.
(G) A public official or employee may appear before any public body on his or her own behalf as to any matter in which he or she has a personal economic interest if full disclosure is made and such activity is not otherwise prohibited by law.
(Ord. 37-2005, passed 9-11-06)