[Amended 3-16-1988 by Ord. No. 3079]
A Code of Ethics is hereby established for all officials and employees
of Lower Merion Township, whether elected or appointed, paid or unpaid, including
all members of advisory and administrative boards. The purpose of this code
is to establish certain ethical standards of conduct for all such officials
and employees by setting forth those acts or actions that are incompatible
with the best interests of the Township, by directing disclosure by such officials
and employees of financial or other interests in matters affecting the Township
and by establishing certain responsibilities.
Public officials and employees are agents of public purpose and hold
office for the benefit of the public. They are bound to uphold the Constitution
of the United States and the Constitution of this state and to carry out impartially
the laws of the nation, state and Township.
Officials and employees shall act within the scope of their authority
and within the law and shall work in full cooperation with other public officials
and employees unless prohibited from so doing by law.