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POL - Accreditation: Code of Ethics 2006

  • YEAR CREATED: 2006
  • ENTITY TYPE: Chapter
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document is the Code of Ethics for City Employees of the City of St. Petersburg. The code outlines the appropriate conduct expected from city employees and officers involved in the purchasing process. It emphasizes the importance of acting in a trustworthy manner and avoiding conflicts of interest to maintain public confidence. The code prohibits soliciting or accepting gifts, using one's position for personal gain, disclosing confidential information, transacting business with entities in which the employee or their family has a financial interest, having personal investments that conflict with public interest, accepting compensation to influence official actions, holding employment or contractual relationships that create conflicts of interest, and having any interest in business transactions that conflict with the discharge of duties in the public interest. The code also requires certain officers and employees to file financial disclosure forms as required by state law. Employees are encouraged to seek guidance from the Legal Department or the State of Florida Commission on Ethics if they are uncertain about the propriety of any action.
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