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.