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<br />SUBJECT: <br /> <br />CODE OF ETHICS FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS <br /> <br />31.00 <br />PAGE 2 OF 2 <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Conduct and perform the duties of the office diligently and promptly dispose of the <br />business of the county. <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Maintain a positive image to pass constant public scrutiny. <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Evaluate all decisions so that the best service or product is obtained at a minimal <br />cost without sacrificing quality and fiscal responsibility. <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Inject the prestige of the office into everyday dealings with the public employees and <br />associates. <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Maintain a respectful attitude toward employees, other public officials, colleagues <br />and associates. <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Effectively and efficiently work with governmental agencies, political subdivisions <br />and other organizations in order to further the interest of the county. <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Faithfully comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the county and <br />impartially apply them to everyone. <br /> <br />The ethical county official should not: <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Engage in outside interests that are not compatible with the impartial and objective <br />performance of his or her duties. <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Improperly influence or attempt to influence other officials to act in his or her own <br />benefit. <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />Accept anything of value from any source which is offered to influence his or her <br />action as a public official. <br /> <br />The ethical county official accepts the responsibility that his or her mission is that of servant <br />and steward to the public. <br /> <br />HISTORICAL REFERENCE DATE: <br /> <br />MAY 4,1992 <br />