A. An official or employee of the city shall not engage in conduct which would tend to discredit or dishonor his/her position with the city. Such elected or appointed officials and employees must avoid conflicts of private interests with public duties and responsibilities and shall not do indirectly what may not be done directly.

B. Disciplinary action generally does not follow an occasional error in judgment which occurs in good faith and is unintentional. However, misconduct, dishonesty and fraud shall be the basis for severe disciplinary action, including removal for cause.

C. Officials and employees occupying designated positions are required to file an annual statement of financial interests with the city clerk as prescribed by the Conflict of Interest Code as adopted by the city.

D. Each new employee must be informed of the obligation to submit a statement of financial interests if he/she falls within the listed designated position categories.

E. Any employee whose job performance is adversely affected by the taking of alcohol, drugs, or other stimulants shall be subject to disciplinary action.

F. Each employee is required to be familiar with city standards and statutory provisions relating to ethical and other standards of conduct. Each employee is expected to secure the advice of his/her superior or the personnel director or other appropriate officials, when in doubt about the meaning or application of any conduct requirement applying to his/her particular situation.

G. The political activities of city employees shall conform to pertinent provisions of state and federal laws. (Prior code § 2708.1)