Rules for fair treatment by county officials

No Councilmember or employee of the County shall use or attempt to use his or her official position to secure or grant unwarranted privileges, exemptions, advantages, contracts, or treatment for him or herself or others, including but not limited to the following:Seeking other employment or contract for services for him or herself by the use or attempted use of his or her office or position.Accepting, receiving, or soliciting compensation or other consideration for the performance of his or her official duties or responsibilities except as provided by law.Using County time, equipment or other facilities for private business purposes.Soliciting, selling, or otherwise engaging in a substantial financial transaction with a subordinate or person or business whom he or she inspects or supervises in his or her official capacity.Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prohibit a Councilmember from introducing bills and resolutions, serving on committees or from making statements or taking action in the exercise of his or her legislative functions. Every Councilmember shall file a full and complete public disclosure of the nature and extent of the interest or transaction which he or she believes may be affected by legislative action in compliance with the disclosure requirements of Section 3-1.9.