§ 1.1902. Ethical Values

It is the official policy of the City that:

(a)

City officials shall be independent, impartial, and responsible to the citizens of the city;

(b)

City officials shall not have a financial interest, and shall not engage in any business, transaction, or professional activity, or incur any obligation, that conflicts with the proper discharge of their duties for the city in the public interest.

(c)

The principles of personal conduct and ethical behavior that should guide the behavior of city officials include:

(1)

A commitment to the public welfare;

(2)

Respect for the value and dignity of all individuals;

(3)

Accountability to the citizens of the city;

(4)

Truthfulness; and

(5)

Fairness.

(d)

Under such principles of conduct and ethical behavior, city officials should:

(1)

Conduct themselves with integrity and in a manner that merits the trust and support of the public;

(2)

Be responsible stewards of the taxpayers' resources; and

(3)

Take no official actions that would result in personal benefit in conflict with the best interests of the city.

(e)

To implement the purpose and principles set out in this Division 1, the city council has determined that it is advisable to enact rules of ethical conduct to govern city officials. It is the purpose and intent of city council to assure a fair opportunity for all of the city's citizens to participate in government, to adopt standards of disclosure and transparency in government, and to promote public trust in government.

(Ord. No. 2008-08, Sec. 1, adopted 6-3-08)