§ 2-80. Code of ethics and conflict of interest.

(a)

It shall be the duty of village employees, including elected officials, full-time employees, and part-time employees, to comply with state statutes, specifically adopting by reference W.S.A., § 19.59, as if fully set out in this section, and village ordinances with respect to the proper and appropriate conduct of their positions. Mindful of village goals and objectives, village employees shall:

(1)

Perform all mandatory, nondiscretionary and ministerial duties of their positions within the time and in a manner required by law.

(2)

Devote attention to their duties, uphold the law and conduct village business with fairness, integrity and professionalism, with full regard to the public trust of the office.

(3)

Not receive any additional salary, benefits or reimbursement for expenses for work performed pursuant to a village contract for services where that employee is currently being compensated by the village for that work under existing conditions of hire with the village.

(4)

Never act in excess of lawful authority or commit an act forbidden by law within their official capacity.

(5)

Not, by act of commission or omission, in their capacity as employees of the village, exercise a discretionary power in a manner inconsistent with the duties of their position or the rights of others or with the intent to obtain a dishonest advantage for themselves or for others.

(6)

Not in their capacity as employees make an entry in an account, record book, return, certificate, report or statement which in a material respect intentionally and knowingly falsifies.

(7)

Not under color of their position as a village employee intentionally solicit or accept for the performance of any service or duty anything of value including but not limited to, any gift, loan, favor, or service, given for the purpose of influencing them in the discharge of official duties.

(8)

Not use village property, facilities, or resources strictly for private or personal gain for themselves, family or others.

(9)

Not use confidential information for their personal gain or benefit or that of family or others.

(10)

Act in what is conceived, in their opinion, to be the best interest of the citizens of the entire village. Similarly, such employees shall grant no special consideration or treatment to any citizen beyond that which is available to every other citizen.

(11)

Not participate, either directly or indirectly, in purchases for personal use for less than full value by utilizing discounts or tax exemptions allowed to the village.

(b)

Nothing in this section shall deny any employee the rights of a citizen under the Constitution of the United States of America, state constitution, state statutes or any other bona fide regulation of this state. Employees shall be made aware of this section at the time of their election, employment, or appointment. If an action is brought against a village employee for violation of this section, discipline, including discharge, may be assessed.

(Code 1966, § 2.18)