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P-38 <br />v V; c u i_~ti~= <br />c <br />q'~ \ <br />YA 'Ole <br />~ <br />f~ <br />Tor fee (ILI-onn#ij oar r of Tommissioners <br />CODE OF ETHICS FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS <br />Preamble <br />The Lee County Board of Commissioners is committed to the <br /> <br />highest standards of conduct by and among county officials in <br />the performance of their public duties. Individual and <br />collective adherence to high ethical standards by public <br />officials is central to the maintenance of public trust and <br />confidence in government. <br />[i <br />While county officials agree on the need for proper <br />" conduct, they may experience personal conflict or differing <br />views of values or loyalties. <br />In such cases, the principles contained in this Code of <br />•:I Ethics provide valuable guidance in reaching decisions which <br />are governed, ultimately, by the dictates of the individual <br />conscience of the public official and his or her commitment to <br />the public good. <br />Certain of these ethical principles are best expressed as <br />positive statements: actions which should be taken; courses <br />which should be followed; goals which should permeate both <br />public and private conduct. Other principles are expressed as <br />negative statements: actions to be avoided and conduct to be <br />condemned. <br />The Code of Ethics for County Officials has been created <br />by and for elected county officials. However, these principles <br />apply to the day to day conduct of both elected and appointed <br />officials and employees of county government. <br />The Lee County Board of Commissioners recognizes that <br />this Code of Ethics should serve as a valuable reference guide <br />I: for all those in whom the public has placed its trust. <br />