It is essential in a democratic system that the public have confidence in the integrity,
independence, and impartiality of those who act on their behalf in government. Such
confidence depends not only on the conduct of those who exercise official power, but
on the availability of aid or redress to all persons on equal terms and on the accessibility
and dissemination of information relating to the conduct of public affairs. For the
purpose of promoting confidence in the government of the City of Eagle Pass, and thereby
enhancing the city's ability to function effectively, this code of ethics is adopted.
The code establishes standards of conduct, disclosure requirements, and enforcement
mechanisms relating to city officials and employees and others whose actions inevitably
affect public faith in city government, such as former city officials and employees,
candidates for public office, persons doing business with the city, and lobbyists.
By prohibiting conduct incompatible with the city's best interests and minimizing
the risk of any appearance of impropriety, this code of ethics will further the legitimate
interests of democracy.
(Ord. No. 06-22, § 1(part A, § 1), 9-5-2006)
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