[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of
the Town of East Hampton 1-28-2003. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Town of East Hampton requires that all public
officials and employees be independent, impartial, and responsible
to its citizens. The public judges its government by the way public
officials and employees conduct themselves in the positions for which
they are elected, appointed, or hired. The people have the right to
expect that all public officials and employees will conduct themselves
in a manner that will preserve the confidence and respect for government
in which they represent.
A.Â
This confidence and respect can be achieved and promoted
if all elected or appointed public officials and employees:
(1)Â
Treat all citizens with courtesy, impartiality, fairness
and equality under the law.
(2)Â
Avoid both actual and potential conflicts between
their private self-interest and the interest of the public.
(3)Â
Keep the community informed on Town affairs.
(4)Â
Encourage communication.
(5)Â
Seek to improve the quality and image of public service.
(6)Â
Recognize that the function of local government is
to serve in the best interest of all the people.
B.Â
These behaviors are meant to preserve the rights of
everyone and ensure cooperation. They require common sense, good judgment,
and acceptable interpersonal behaviors.
C.Â
This code is to serve as a guide and is not intended
to be an all-inclusive list.
