For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall
apply:
ASSOCIATED
When used with reference to business, enterprise or organizations,
includes the officer's/employee's relationship or close associate's/relative's
relationship to that business, enterprise, or organization, or anyone
who influences the activities of that business, enterprise or organization.
BUSINESS or ENTERPRISE
Any activity, association, commercial entity, sole proprietorship,
consultation, trust or other legal entity designed to earn or otherwise
obtain money, whether for profit or nonprofit.
CLOSE ASSOCIATE/RELATIVE
Includes a spouse, dependent child, or other close relationship
of the officer/employee including a business associate.
FINANCIAL INTEREST
Includes a motivation for monetary gain arising primarily
from the officer's/employee's interest or a close associate's/relative's.
OFFICER/EMPLOYEE
Shall refer to any person elected or appointed to any board
or commission in Town and any person hired by the Town or its agencies
or receiving wages or salary from the Town, except persons hired by,
and/or who are under the direct supervision of, the Brookfield Board
of Education.
PERSONAL INTEREST
Includes a motivation for action arising primarily from the
officer's/employee's interest or a close associate's/relative's
interest.
In recognition of the importance of establishing a culture of
ethical behavior, this code will:
A. Set forth the standards for conduct by which officers/employees shall
conduct all public business.
B. Require that all officers/employees engage in ethical practices,
which meet or exceed those standards set forth.
C. Provide a process by which officers/employees may identify and resolve
ethical issues.
D. Establish penalties as appropriate for officers/employees who violate
the public trust.
Any disciplinary action that the Board of Ethics recommends
to the Board of Selectmen shall be appropriate to the findings of
fact, the position of the offender and the gravity of the offense.
The Board of Ethics may recommend any action which is lawfully permitted
to, including, but not limited to, any one or combination of the following:
A. Public admonition or reprimand.
C. Forfeiture of or removal from appointed or elected office.
D. Termination of employment.
E. Cease and desist order, which must be enforced by court of competent
jurisdiction.
F. A fine up to the maximum amount permitted by law.