(A) Public officials, employees and members of any board or commission shall be guided in the discharge of their duties by the considerations set forth in this section. In this respect, they shall:
(1) Have an obligation to act morally and honestly in discharging all assigned responsibilities;
(2) Conduct themselves with propriety, discharge their duties impartially and fairly, and make continuing efforts toward attaining and maintaining high standards of performance; and
(3) Not use, or attempt to use, either directly or indirectly, their city positions to secure any preferential right, benefit, advantage or privilege for themselves or for others.
(B) Should any public official, employee or member of a board or commission be requested or ordered to perform an act that conflicts with this chapter or the laws of the state, he should refuse to comply with such a request or order. This principle is not to be construed as encouraging arbitrary or capricious nonconformity with job assignments, but to ensure that all public officials and employees recognize that the responsibility for ethical conduct ultimately rests with each individual.
(Ord. passed 8-11-2003)