Title 01 General Provisions
Chapter 01.04B Code of Ethics
Part 1 – General Provisions
Section 01.04B.010 Purpose
- It is the policy of the City of Spokane to demand the highest standard of ethical conduct from all of its employees and City officers, whether elected, appointed or hired. All are required to demonstrate honesty, integrity, responsibility and fairness in carrying out their public duties and may never use public resources or their position for personal gain. The Ethics Commission functions to ensure that this policy, as codified in this Chapter, is enforced and that the standards set forth herein are reinforced through training and other initiatives.
- It is the intent of the City Council that this chapter be reasonably construed to accomplish its purpose of protecting the public against decisions or conduct that are affected by undue influence, conflicts of interest or any other violation of this Code of Ethics. This Code of Ethics is supplemental to state law, including, but not limited to, chapter 42.20 RCW – Misconduct of Public Officers, chapter 42.23 RCW – Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers – Contract Interests, and chapter 42.36 RCW – Appearance of Fairness Doctrine.
Date Passed: Monday, July 8, 2024 Effective Date: Friday, August 16, 2024 ORD C36532 Section 1 |
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