The proper operation of government requires that public officials
be independent, impartial, and responsible to the citizens; that public
office not be used for personal gain; and that the public have confidence
in the integrity of its government. The City Council shall maintain
a comprehensive "Conflict of Interest" or "Ethics" ordinance for itself
and the School Committee to further the policy set forth in this section
and to promote the objective of protecting the integrity of City government
against actual or reasonably perceived conflicts of interest without
creating unnecessary barriers to public service.
No immediate family member of a sitting City Councilor shall
serve on any board, committee or commission of the City of Bangor
during the City Councilor's term. Immediate family member shall be
defined as spouse, children, sibling, including step, half and in-law
relations, and domestic partners.
The City Council's ordinance is in the Code of the City of Bangor, Chapter 33, Code of Ethics.
