HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1991-2453 ORDINANCE NO. 2453
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS
2.28.020, 2.28.040, AND 2.28.050 OF CHAPTER 2.28 RELATING
TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I: That Sections 2.28.020, 2.28.040 and 2.28.050 of Chapter 2.28
of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.28.020 Application of Ordinance.
This Chapter shall apply only to members of the Chula Vista City Council,
City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, board members and commissioners,
as well as to ex-City officers who were subject to the Conflict of
Interest Code.
Sec. 2.28.040 Fair and Equal Treatment.
No official subject to this Code, shall grant or make available to any
person any consideration, treatment, advantage or favor beyond that which
is the general practice to grant or make available to the public at large.
Sec. 2.28.050 Unethical Conduct.
1. General Policy. One of the highest callings is that of public
service. With that service comes a requirement to conduct oneself in
a manner above reproach, since the citizens of the community expect
and deserve a high standard of conduct and performance. This Code of
Ethics provides the following general guidelines and specific
prohibitions to which City officials must conform in the pursuit of
their assigned duties and responsibilities.
a. All City officials should endeavor to fulfill their obligations
to the citizens of Chula Vista, city management and fellow
employees through respect and cooperation. They should strive to
protect and enhance the image and reputation of the City, its
elected and appointed officials, and its employees. All citizens
conducting business with the City shall be treated with courtesy,
efficiency and impartiality and none shall receive special
advantage beyond that available to any others. Officials shall
always be mindful of the public trust and confidence in the daily
exercise of their assigned duties, striving to conserve public
funds through diligent and judicious management.
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2. Specific Prohibitions. City officials (including nonpaid
commission, board and committee members) shall be considered to have
committed unethical conduct if any of the following occur:
a. Used one's position or title for personal gain but not found to
be an act of illegality or conflict of interest by the District
Attorney, Grand Jury or Fair Political Practices Commission.
b. Knowingly divulge confidential information for personal gain or
for the gain of associates in a manner disloyal to the City.
c. Knowingly make false statements about members of the City Council
or other City employees that tend to discredit or embarrass,
those persons.
d. Used or permitted the use of City time, personnel, supplies,
equipment, identification cards/badges or facilities for
unapproved non-City activities, except when available to the
general public or provided for by administrative regulations.
e. No ex-City officer for a period of one year after leaving office
or employment, shall, for compensation, act as agent or attorney
for, or otherwise represent, any other person by making any oral
or written communication, before any City administrative office
or agency, or officer or employee thereof, if the appearance or
communication is made for the purpose of influencing
administrative action, or influencing any action or proceeding
involving the issuance, amendment, awarding, or revocation of a
permit, license, grant, or contract, or the sale or purchase of
goods or property.
f. Endorsed or recommended for compensation any commercial product
or service in the name of the city or in the employee's official
capacity within the city without prior approval by a City Council
policy.
SECTION II: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the
thirtieth day after its adoption.
Presented by Approved as to form by
.arrietActo.
Chairperson Board of Ethicso
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 23rd day of April, 1991, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Malcolm, Moore, Nader, Rindone
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Leonard M. Moore"---~
Mayor, Pro-Tempore
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2453 had its first reading on
April 16, 1991, and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of
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said City Council held on the 23rd day of April, 91.
Executed this 23rd day of April, 1991.
Beverly ~(. Authelet, City Clerk