§ 2-46. Impartiality.

(a)

Officers must not take part in any personal, business, or professional activity or receive or retain any direct or indirect financial interest that places them in a position of conflict between their private interest and public interest that relates to their responsibilities and duties as officers.

(b)

Officers must not use their positions to induce, coerce or influence a person or employee, including subordinates, in a way that would provide any benefits, financial or otherwise, to themselves or to other individuals or to any for-profit organization of which they are a member. Not withstanding the above, an officer may not vote upon any matter involving any organization of which the officer is a member, except boards or authorities on which the officer serves by virtue of his or her elected office or by appointment of the board of commissioners or the governor or an agency of the state.

(c)

No officer shall:

(1)

Use public office for private gain.

(2)

Give preferential treatment to any person.

(3)

Impede government efficiency and economy.

(d)

Officers shall not allow any person to improperly influence them or unduly enjoy their favor in the performance of their official acts or duties.

(Ord. of 11-14-89, § 106; Code 1977, § 3-20-36; Ord. of 5-25-99; Ord. of 7-26-05; Amd. of 7-28-15)