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EXAMPLE GOVERNMENT CODE OF CONDUCT

It is the policy of this government that in all cases its employees will perform their duties for the

benefit of the citizens and constituents. They shall conduct the operations of the government with

loyalty, integrity and impartiality, without allowing prejudice, favoritism or the opportunity for

personal gain to influence their decisions or actions or to interfere with serving the public interest.

The purpose of this policy is to establish legal and ethical standards of conduct for all officials

and employees of the government and to require disclosures by all officials and employees of

private, financial or other interests in matters that may affect the government. All government

employees shall adhere to the following code of ethics to build public trust and ensure equitable

treatment for all.

Trustworthiness

All government employees should demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity,

truthfulness, and honesty in all public activities. The protection of confidential information from

inappropriate use is of utmost importance and should be handled accordingly. No employee shall

use the funds, property, equipment, supplies or labor of the government for a purpose which is for

the private benefit of such employee or any other individual or group of individuals unless the

same benefit is available to the general public on equal terms or the use is in accordance with

government policies and/or ordinances.

Gifts or Gratuities

No employee, shall directly or indirectly solicit, accept, or receive any gift or consideration

whether in the form of money, services, loan, travel, meals, business luncheons, entertainment, or

thing of promise from any vendor, company, person, or entity who presently does business with

the government, has done business with the government in the past, or is seeking to do business

with the government. No employee, acting within the scope of their employment or because of

their position, shall accept any non-monetary item or items with a total value of more than $10.00

received during one calendar day. The following shall not constitute gifts or consideration for

purposes of this section:

(1) Discounts offered to all government employees.

(2) Discounts offered to the general public or to private groups such as

professional organizations, religious, or service organizations.

(3) Entertainment provided at a public, professional or community event in which

multiple officials or employees of the government or other governments are

invited. Examples include: Picnics, holiday parties and civic celebrations.

(4) Entertainment such as golf outings, hockey games, football games, baseball

games or other sporting events available to all government employees.

(5) Acceptance of a professional or public award reflecting positive performance

or community service.

(6) Campaign contributions reported in full compliance with federal, state and

local ordinances as they may apply.

(7) Informational materials such as books, reports, pamphlets, calendars, or

periodicals not prominently displayed.

(8) Greeting cards and items with little intrinsic value such as plaques,

certificates, and trophies which are intended solely for presentation.

(9) Luncheons, dinners or other events where membership dues cover the price of

the meal or where food is served in conjunction with training previously

authorized by a supervisor.

(10) Contributions and donations from businesses or others used for charitable

events, such as United Way fundraisers.

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