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::::()1 '!-1 7144 (')(y/(;,}3/?;;:: 04: 3~) PI"' i=~E(:Il... ESTATE I~~ECD".}S Fi757 CHARLOTTE HOUSTON BOULDER CNTY CO RECORDER It> - / ORDINANCE NO. 1079 SERIES 1992 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ETHICS, OPEN GOVERNMENT, OPEN MEETINGS, AND EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1. Chapter 2.80 of the Louisville Municipal Code is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: CHAPTER 2.80 CODE OF ETHICS 2.80.010. Declaration of purpose. A. Those entrusted with positions in the government of the City of Louisville must commit to adhering to the letter and spirit of this chapter. 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 public officers and employees is critical for a harmonious and trusting relationship between these officers and the general public. B. While it is critical that public officers and employees follow both the letter and spirit of this chapter, it is equally important that they strive to avoid situations that may create public perceptions of violations of this chapter. Perceptions of such violations can have the same negative impacts on public trust as actual violations. c. This chapter is intended to foster pUblic trust by defining the parameters of honest government and by prohibiting the use of public office for private gain. D. To the extent matters addressed in this chapter are also addressed in state or federal law, it is the intent of the city council that the more restrictive provisions shall control. 2.80.020. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: 1