As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
Any person excluded from the definition of "public officer"
who is employed by the Village.
PUBLIC OFFICER
Those persons serving in statutory elected or appointed offices
provided for in Ch. 61, Wis. Stats., and all members appointed to
boards, committees and commissions established or appointed by the
Village President and/or Village Board, whether paid or unpaid.
It is declared that high ethical standards among Village officers
and employees are essential to the conduct of good representative
government and that a Code of Ethics for the guidance of public officers
and employees will help them avoid conflicts with improved standards
of public service and will promote and strengthen the confidence of
the residents of the Village in their public officers and employees.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish guidelines for ethical
standards of conduct for all such Village officers and employees by
setting forth those acts or actions that are incompatible with the
public interest and which compromise, or appear to compromise, public
trust in the fairness, independence and integrity of Village officers
and employees and their official actions.
The provisions of the following sections of the Wisconsin Statutes,
as from time to time amended, are made a part of this chapter and
shall apply to all public officers and public employees whenever applicable:
A. Section 946.10, Bribery of public officers and employees.
B. Section 946.11, Special privileges from public utilities.
C. Section 946.12, Misconduct in public office.
D. Section 946.13, Private interest in public contract prohibited.
Any questions as to the interpretation of any provisions of
this chapter shall be referred to the Village Attorney for an advisory
opinion.
Violation of this chapter shall be subject to a forfeiture of
not less than $100 nor more than $1,000.