[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.
[R.O. 1997]
(a)
Discrimination. No person shall be appointed
to or removed from, or in any way favored or discriminated against
with respect to, any City position or appointive City administrative
office because of race, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual
orientation, or political or religious opinions or affiliations.
(b)
Fraud. No person shall willfully make any
false statement, certificate, mark, rating or report in regard to
any test, certification or appointment under the provisions of this
Charter or the rules and regulations made hereunder, or in any manner
commit or attempt to commit any fraud preventing the impartial execution
of such provisions, rules and regulations.
(c)
Graft. No person who seeks appointment,
promotion or retention with respect to any City position or appointive
City administrative office shall directly or indirectly give, render
or pay any money, service or other valuable thing to any person for
or in connection with his or her appointment, promotion or proposed
promotion.
(d)
Improper Influence. No elected or appointed
officer or employee of the City may accept any improper fee, compensation,
gift or payment as shall be prohibited and defined by ordinance.
(e)
Penalties. Any person who, by himself or
herself or with others, willfully violates any of the provisions of
this Section shall be guilty of an offense and upon conviction thereof
shall be punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00)
and/or up to ninety (90) days in jail, or such greater or different
penalties as may be provided by ordinance.
