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Section 1. Declaration of Policy <br />The proper operation of democratic government requires that Public Officials be <br />independent, impartial and responsible to the people; that government decisions and <br />policy be made in the proper channels of the government structure; that public office not <br />be used for personal gain; and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its <br />government. <br />In recognition of these goals, there is hereby established a Code of Ethics for all Public <br />Officials of the City of Roseville. The purpose of this Code is to establish ethical <br />standards of conduct for all such officials by setting forth those acts or actions that are <br />incompatible with the best interests of the City, and by directing disclosure by such <br />officials of private financial or other interests in matters affecting the City. The <br />provisions and purpose of this Code and such rules and regulations as may be established <br />are in the best interests of the City of Roseville. <br />Recognizing that education on ethics in government is the key to having good <br />government, this code requires that annual training be held to discuss the meaning of this <br />code with Public Officials, and in addition such training shall involve trained experts on <br />government ethics. The City Manager shall be the coordinator for the annual training. <br />The training will keep the subject of ethics in government fresh in everyone's mind <br />. <br />(amended 5-23-2011) <br />To increase the awareness and understanding of the importance of ethical considerations <br />and behavior among the public as well as government employees, communication of the <br />role of the ethics commission and this Code must occur at least annually in local <br />newspapers and the Roseville website as determined by the City Manager. Additionally, <br />this Code of Ethics shall be reviewed annually to determine if modifications are <br />appropriate. <br />Section 2. Definitions of Terms <br />Public Official <br />Any person that has been elected to office, appointed to a City board or commission, or <br />hired by the City to serve as a department head or assistant department head. <br />Public Officials include the following: <br />a. Members of the City Council and Mayor; <br />b. The department head and assistant department head of each City <br />department; <br />2 <br /> <br />