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<br /> ., <br /> ORDINANCE NO. 693 <br /> AN ORDI~~NCE ADOPTING A CODE OF <br /> ETHICS FOR ALL PUBLIC OFFICERS <br /> AND EMPLOYERS OF THE CITY OF <br /> LOUISVILLE. <br /> WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that a Code of <br />Ethics should exist for the reference of City officials and City <br />employees. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF <br />THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: <br /> Section 1. That the following Chapter 2.80 is hereby <br />added to Title 2 of the Louisville Municipal Code: <br /> 2.80.010 Declaration of Policy <br /> The proper operat:ion of democratic government requires that <br />public officials and employees be independent, impartial and re- <br />sponsible to the people; that government decisions and policy be <br />made in proper channels of the governmental structure; that public <br />office not be used for personal gain; and that the public have <br />confidence in the integrit:y of its government. In recognition of <br />these goals, a code of ethics for all city officials and employees <br />is hereby adopted. The purpose of this code is to establish guide- <br />lines for standards of conduct for all such officials and employees <br />by setting forth those acts or actions that are incompatible with the <br />best interests of the city by directing disclosure by suCh officl.als <br />and employees of private financial or other interests in matters <br />affecting the city, and by imposing sanctions upon public officers <br />or employees who violate i:he provisions of this chapter. <br /> 2.80.020 Definitions <br /> As used in this Title, the following words shall have the <br />following meanings: <br /> A. "Business Entity" means any business, proprietorship, <br />firm, partnership representation, association, venture, trust or <br />corporation for profit. <br /> B. "Contract" mE~ans any express or implied agreement which <br />creates, modl.fies, or destroys a particular relationship with the <br />City, and shall include the designation of a depository for public <br />tunds. <br /> C. "Relative" means any person related by blood or marriage, <br />limited to parents, spouses, children, brothers and sisters, nieces <br />and nephews. <br />