The purpose of this article is to encourage a higher level of duty and responsibility by elected officials to the public, to prevent improper influence, and to prohibit elected officials from receiving unjust gain, including unjust financial gain, from public service. This article also seeks to increase public confidence by assuring that governmental actions are taken ethically and with civility. Elected officials shall comply with the provisions of this article and with the provisions of chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 16-38, 9-7-2016; § 1-7E-1; Ord. 19-36, 11-13-2019, Effective at 12 noon on January 6, 2020)