San Mateo Municipal Code Ch. 2.12 Code of Ethics for Officers

The elected and appointed officers and members of boards and commissions, whether paid or unpaid, merit system or not, are officers of this city for the purpose of this chapter.

Prior code § 9.50

The proper operation of democratic government requires that officers of this city be independent, impartial, and responsible to the people; that public office not be used for personal gain, and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government.

Prior code § 9.51

The officers of this city are agents of public purpose and hold office for the benefit of the people; they are bound to observe in their official acts, the highest standards of morality and to discharge, faithfully, the duties of their office regardless of personal considerations, recognizing that the public interest must be their primary concern.

Prior code § 9.52

(a) Use of city-owned equipment. No officer shall request or permit the use of city-owned vehicles, equipment, materials or property for personal convenience or profit, except when such are available to the public generally.

(b) Special Consideration. No officer shall grant special consideration, treatment or advantage to any citizen beyond that which is available to every other citizen.

prior code § 9.53