Golf Course Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2010 06 07

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ARTICLE 5 ETHICS Section 5-6. Code of Ethics - Declaration of Purpose. (a) Sections 5-6 through 5-17 shall be known as the Code of Ethics. (b) Those entrusted with positions in the City government must commit to adhering to the letter and spirit of the Code of Ethics. Only when the people are confident that those in positions of public responsibility are committed to high levels of ethical and moral conduct, will they have faith that their government is acting for the good of the public. This faith in the motives of officers, public body members, and employees is critical for a harmonious and trusting relationship between the City government and the people it serves. (c) While it is critical that persons holding positions in the City government follow both the letter and spirit of the Code of Ethics, it is equally important that they strive to avoid situations that may create public perceptions of violations of the Code of Ethics. Perceptions of such violations can have the same negative impacts on public trust as actual violations. (d) The Code of Ethics is intended to foster public trust by defining the parameters of honest government and by prohibiting the use of public office for private gain. (e) To the extent matters addressed in the Code of Ethics are also addressed in state or federal law, it is the intent of the Code of Ethics that the more restrictive provisions shall control. Section 5-7. Code of Ethics - Definitions. For purposes of the Code of Ethics only, the following words shall have the following meanings: (a) "Business entity" means: (1) Any corporation whether for profit or nonprofit, governmental entity, business, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity; and (2) Any other form of business, sole proprietorship, firm, or venture, carried on for profit. (b) "Contract" means any arrangement or agreement pursuant to which any material, service, or other thing of value is to be furnished for a valuable consideration or is to be sold or transferred. (c) "Domestic partnership" means an exclusive committed relationship between two (2) unmarried adult persons who are unrelated by blood, maintain a mutual residence, and share basic living expenses.