As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning
indicated:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
Any person excluded from the definition of a public officer who is
employed by the Town.
PUBLIC OFFICER
Those persons serving in statutory elected or appointed offices provided
for in Ch. 60, Wis. Stats., and all members appointed to boards, committees
and commissions established or appointed by the Town Chairperson and/or Town
Board, whether paid or unpaid.
It is declared that high ethical standards among Town 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 Town in their public
officers and employees. The purpose of this chapter is to establish guidelines
for ethical standards of conduct for all such Town 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 Town 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 Town Attorney for an advisory opinion.