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    The document provides an overview and summary of ethics requirements for employees and officials of the City of Bridgeport as defined in Ethics Ordinance 2.38. It outlines standards of conduct prohibiting conflicts of interest, use of public positions for personal gain, and disclosure of confidential information. It also describes the powers of the Commission on Ethics to issue advisory opinions, though it cannot impose discipline. Complaints and requests for opinions can be submitted to the City Clerk's office to forward to the Ethics Commission.

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    The document provides an overview and summary of ethics requirements for employees and officials of the City of Bridgeport as defined in Ethics Ordinance 2.38. It outlines standards of conduct prohibiting conflicts of interest, use of public positions for personal gain, and disclosure of confidential information. It also describes the powers of the Commission on Ethics to issue advisory opinions, though it cannot impose discipline. Complaints and requests for opinions can be submitted to the City Clerk's office to forward to the Ethics Commission.

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    The document provides an overview and summary of ethics requirements for employees and officials of the City of Bridgeport as defined in Ethics Ordinance 2.38. It outlines standards of conduct prohibiting conflicts of interest, use of public positions for personal gain, and disclosure of confidential information. It also describes the powers of the Commission on Ethics to issue advisory opinions, though it cannot impose discipline. Complaints and requests for opinions can be submitted to the City Clerk's office to forward to the Ethics Commission.

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    ETHICS Training Ver 4

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    The document provides an overview and summary of ethics requirements for employees and officials of the City of Bridgeport as defined in Ethics Ordinance 2.38. It outlines standards of conduct prohibiting conflicts of interest, use of public positions for personal gain, and disclosure of confidential information. It also describes the powers of the Commission on Ethics to issue advisory opinions, though it cannot impose discipline. Complaints and requests for opinions can be submitted to the City Clerk's office to forward to the Ethics Commission.

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    Training for employees and officials of the City of Bridgeport

    Important
    Ethics Ordinance 2.38 is the official document that defines ethics requirements. Information provided herein is believed to be accurate in all respects; however, it does not constitute legal advice and may not be relied upon for any purpose other than as a general source of information.
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    The essence of ethics in State and City Government is


    intended to prevent city officials and employees from using their public position or authority for personal, financial benefit.

    State and city government ethics rules are a subset of general ethics
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    Documents defining city Ethics are:


    Documents defining city Ethics are
    Ethics Commission Ordinance 2.38 A Citizens Guide to the City of Bridgeports Ethics Both documents can be found on the Ethics web page

    Pages 12 and 13 show how to access the ethics webpage


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    An overview of Ethics Ordinance 2.38


    2.38.010 Purpose of chapter Discusses the importance of Ethics in City government 2.38.020 Definitions of terms 2.38.030 Standards of Conduct Defines prohibitions and specific conflicts 2.38.040 Defines the Commission on Ethics
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    Excerpts from 2.38.020 Definitions


    Employee: any employee of the City including any teacher employed by the
    Board of Education

    Official:
    Any elected officer in the executive or legislative branch of City government Any member of a City agency, board, or commission

    Gift: Anything of value


    Generally not allowed See Ethics Ordinance 2.38.020 for exceptions

    Personal Interest is any interest arising from


    Blood, marriage, or marriage-type relationships

    Person includes
    Business and individual corporation, union association, etc
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    This summary is for training purposes

    Excerpts from Standards of Conduct Ethics Ordinance 2.38.030. It is a violation to: Engage in any business or transaction in substantial conflict with City duties Receive gifts which might be intended to influence the performance of City duties Have an outside interest in any contract or financial dealings with the City in the same area of City business performed by the individual
    For more details consult Ordinance 2.38 or request an Advisory Opinion from the Ethics Commission
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    This summary is for training purposes

    Excerpts from Standards of Conduct Ethics Ordinance 2.38.030. It is a violation to:


    Have an outside interest in any contract or financial

    dealings with the City at all unless the contract has been awarded through an open and public process Engage in any business which is incompatible with or could impair the discharge of City duties Disclose confidential information about the Citys affairs or use it for personal gain
    For more details consult Ordinance 2.38 or request an Advisory Opinion from the Ethics Commission
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    This summary is for training purposes

    Excerpts from Standards of Conduct Ethics Ordinance 2.38.030. It is a violation to:


    Vote upon or otherwise participate in any transaction in

    which you have a personal or financial interest Use city owned property for personal convenience or profit Use a City position to secure preferential treatment or protection for yourself or any person, except by proper exercise of official discretion
    For more details consult Ordinance 2.38 or request an Advisory Opinion from the Ethics Commission
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    This summary is for training purposes

    Excerpts from Standards of Conduct Ethics Ordinance 2.38.030. It is a violation to:


    Provide false information on an official form provided to

    the City Use your official position to retaliate against any person who files an ethics complaint

    For more details consult Ordinance 2.38 or request an Advisory Opinion from the Ethics Commission
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    This summary is for training purposes

    Excerpts from 2.38.040 Commission on Ethics


    D. Powers and Duties. The commission has no authority to discipline any official or employee found in violation of the ordinance after a full hearing The commission will report any violations to the appropriate appointing authority and may recommend disciplinary action E. Advisory Opinions. Any official or employee may request an Advisory Opinion from the commission
    For more details consult Ordinance 2.38 or request an Advisory Opinion from the Ethics Commission
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    Summary of 2.38.040: Complaints and Advisory Opinions


    To submit a complaint
    Forms are available on the ethics website Can be obtained (in strictest confidence) from the City Clerks office Mail in care of the Ethics Commission

    City Clerks office Envelope will be opened only by the Ethics Commission

    To request an advisory opinion


    Mail in care of the Ethics Commission

    City Clerks office Envelope will be opened only by the Ethics Commission

    Any advisory opinion concerning the official or employee who requested the opinion, and who acted in reliance thereon in good faith, is binding on the commission.
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