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Conduct <br />Ethics of Public Employment <br />The city affirms it is in the public's interest and general welfare of the community and its <br />residents that a statement of ethics be established for all city employees. <br />Employees shall not use their official position for personal gain, engage in any business, <br />transaction, or have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, conflicting with the proper <br />performance of their official duties. <br />Accepting Gifts <br />Employees shall not accept, either directly or indirectly, any money, property, gift, gratuity, <br />reward, loan, fee, discount, special consideration, or special accommodation arising from <br />or offered because of their employment or any activity connected with their employment <br />with the city. <br />Employee Endorsements <br />No employee shall, in any manner or form, endorse, recommend, or advertise a product <br />or service by using the city's name or the employee's name and/or title. <br />Conflict of Interest <br />The credibility of local government rests heavily upon the confidence residents have in <br />public officials to render fair and impartial services to all without regard to personal <br />interest and/or political influence. Thus, city officials and employees must scrupulously <br />avoid any activities that suggest a conflict of interest between their private interests and <br />city responsibilities. <br />The city has adopted a Conflict of Interest Ordinance that addresses these issues (Chapter <br />2, Article 3, Division 3, Section 2-132). Employees and officials are required to follow all <br />applicable laws related to conflicts of interest, including the city's Conflict of Interest <br />Ordinance which can be found on Access ElkRiverand in the City Code of Ordinances. <br />Whistleblower Protections <br />An employee of the city who, in good faith, reports an activity that s/he considers to be <br />illegal or dishonest to one or more of the parties may have whistleblower protections. The <br />whistleblower is not responsible for investigating the activity or for determining fault or <br />corrective measures; appropriate city management officials are charged with these <br />responsibilities. <br />Examples of illegal or dishonest activities include violations of federal, state, or local laws; <br />billing for services not performed or for goods not delivered; and other fraudulent <br />financial reporting. <br />Page 63187 <br />Page 134 of 447 <br />