Sponsor
Alderman Wisneski
Title
Ord. 6-10
To repeal and recreate Chapter 2, Article VII., Code of Ethics, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Administration.
The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows:
Part 1:
Chapter 2, Article VII. Of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:
“2-576. Purpose.
The proper operation of democratic government requires that public officials and employees be independent, impartial and responsible to the people; that government decisions and policy be made in the best interest of the people, the community and the government and in the proper channels of governmental structure; that public offices and employment not be used for personal gain, and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government. To assist in attaining these goals, there is established a code of ethics for all City of Racine (“City”) officials, including members of boards, committees, commissions, the mayor and employees, whether elected or appointed, paid or unpaid.
2-577. Policy.
(a) The purpose of this code is to establish guidelines for ethical standards of conduct for all City officials and employees by setting forth those acts or actions which are incompatible with the best interests of the city and by requiring such officials and employees to disclose personal interests, financial or otherwise, in matters affecting the City.
(b) Nothing contained in this code is intended to deny to any individual the rights granted by the United States Constitution, the constitution of this state, the laws of this state or labor agreements between the City and its bargaining units.
2-578. Definitions.
The following definitions shall be applicable in this code.
Anything of value: Any money or property, favor, gift, service, payment, advance, forbearance, loan or promise of future employment, including but not limited to remuneration, tickets, passe...
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