13-Deliberate and possibly act on ordinance adopting code of ethics

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or employee's official conduct. This prohibition shall not apply to: a. An occasional non-pecuniary gift, insignificant in value; or b. An award publicly presented in recognition of public service; or c. Any gift which would have been offered or given to the officer employee or advisory board member or his or her spouse if he/she were not a city officer, employee or advisory board member; or d. Any travel and related expenses to attend ceremonial functions, provided that such acceptance and attendance have been approved by the city council prior to the occurrence of the ceremonial function. (2) Grant in the discharge of his or her official duties any improper favor, service or thing of value to any person, group or business entity; (3) Knowingly disclose any confidential information gained by reason of the position of the officer, employee or advisory board member concerning property, operations, policies or affairs of the city, or use such confidential information to advance any personal interest, financial or otherwise, of such officer, employee or advisory board member, or others. This subsection shall not preclude disclosure of such confidential information in connection with any investigation or proceeding regarding whether there has been a violation of the standards of conduct set forth in this code. (4) Use one's position or office of employment or city facilities, personnel, equipment or supplies to secure special privileges or exemptions for himself or others or for the private gain of the city officer, employee, advisory board member or his or her spouse. (5) Engage in any exchange, purchase or sale of property, goods or services with the city, except: a. Rendering services to the city as an officer, employee or advisory board member; b. Paying taxes, fines, utility service or filing fees; 6 19 11