[R.O. 1997]
The purpose of the following provisions
is to establish a standard of conduct and a standard of public ethics
consistent with the expectations of the Citizens of Wildwood who deserve
and demand integrity and ethical behavior.
[R.O. 1997]
Any elected or appointed officer,
employee or member of any board or commission of the City who has
substantial interest, direct or indirect, or by reason of ownership
of stock in any corporation, in any contract with the City or in the
sale or purchase of any land, material, supplies or services to or
from the City or to a contractor supplying the City shall make known
that interest in writing to the City and shall refrain from voting
upon or otherwise participating in his or her capacity as a City officer
or employee in the making of such sale or purchase or in the making
or performance of such contract. Any City officer or employee who
willfully conceals such a substantial financial interest or willfully
violates the requirements of this Section shall be guilty of malfeasance
in office or position and shall forfeit his or her office or position.
Violation of this Section with the knowledge express or implied of
the person or corporation contracting with or making a sale to the
City shall render the contract or sale voidable by the City.
[R.O. 1997]
No City employee shall solicit any
contribution for the campaign fund of any candidate for Wildwood City
office or take part in the political campaign of any candidate for
City office. All employees may exercise their rights as private citizens
to express opinions and, if registered qualified voters in Wildwood,
to vote in any City election. Political affiliation, participation
or contribution shall not be considered in making any City employment
decision. No City officer, board member, Council Member, commission
member or employee shall use official authority or official influence
for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the result of an
election to City office. No City officer, board member, Council Member,
commission member or employee shall directly or indirectly coerce,
attempt to coerce, command, advise or solicit a City employee to pay,
lend, or contribute anything of value to a committee, organization,
agency or person for the political or electoral purposes of any candidate
for City office.