§ 2-2053. Statement of policy.

It is the public policy of Collier County that public servants work for the benefit of the citizens of Collier County. It is the responsibility of each public servant to act in a manner that contributes to ensuring the public's trust in its government. In particular, to always be honest with the public they serve, and to be good stewards of the tax dollars entrusted to them. To this end, an individual covered by this article shall: (1) not use his or her position as a public servant for unlawful gain or enrichment; (2) avoid conduct that gives the appearance of impropriety in the performance of his or her public duties; and (3) not accept any items of value if the public servant knows or reasonably should have known that it was given with the intent to reward or influence him or her in the performance or nonperformance of his or her public duties. The statement of policy and general standards of conduct set forth in this section are not subject to the penalties provided for in this Article.

(Ord. No. 03-53, § 3, 9-23-03; Ord. No. 04-05, § 3)