§ 2-213. Standards of conduct.

In order to more fully effectuate the policy declared in this code of ethics, to ensure that all city officials act and conduct themselves both inside and outside the city's service so as to give no occasion for distrust of their integrity, and to avoid even the appearance of impropriety by any city official, the following standards of conduct are adopted.

(1)

Grant of special consideration. No city official shall grant any special consideration, treatment or advantage to any citizen, individual, business organization or group beyond that which is normally available to every other citizen, individual, business organization or group. This shall not prevent special considerations authorized and granted by the city council for the purpose of creating incentives necessary to secure or retain employees.

(2)

Appearances on behalf of private interests. No city official shall represent or appear on behalf of private interests of others before any agency of the city, or any city board, commission, committee or city council concerning any case, project or matter over which the official exercises discretionary authority, nor shall a city official represent any private interest of others in any action or proceeding involving the city, nor voluntarily participate on behalf of others in any litigation to which the city is a party.

(3)

Appearances by past officials. No city official, holding a position which involves decision-making, advisory or supervisory responsibility, shall, within 12 months following the end of service with the city, represent or appear on behalf of private interests of others before the city or any agency thereof concerning any case, project, or matter over which the official has exercised discretionary authority.

(4)

Securing special privileges. No city official shall use his official position to secure special privilege or exemption for himself or others.

(5)

Gifts. No city official shall accept or solicit any gift or favor that could reasonably tend to influence that individual in the discharge of official duties or that the official knows or should know has been offered with the intent to influence or reward official conduct.

(6)

Disclosure or use of confidential information. No city official shall disclose any confidential information gained by reason of his office or employment with the city, concerning any property, operation, policy or affair of the city, or use such confidential information to advance any personal interest, financial or otherwise, of such official or others.

(7)

Incompatible outside activities. No city official shall engage in any outside activity which will conflict with, or be incompatible with, the city office or employment.

(8)

Incompatible employment. No city official shall accept outside employment which is incompatible with the full and proper discharge of his duties and responsibilities with the city, or which might impair his independent judgment in the performance of his public duty.

(9)

Use of city property for personal use. No city official shall use city supplies, equipment, vehicles or facilities for any purpose other than the conduct of official city business, unless otherwise specifically provided for by law, ordinance or city policy.

(Code 1993, § 2-194; Ord. No. 93-06, § 4, 5-17-1993)