§ 2-802. Purpose.

It is the purpose of this division to:

(1)

Promote the objective of protecting the integrity of the government of the city by prohibiting any official or employee from engaging in any business, employment or transactions, from rendering services or from having contractual, financial, or personal interests, direct or indirect, which are in conflict with or which would create the justifiable impression in the public of conflict with the proper discharge of the official or employee's official duties or the best interest of the city or which would tend to impair independence or objectivity of judgment or action in the performance of official duties; and

(2)

Require disclosure of the assets and income of elected officials and certain employees so that the public may review actual and potential conflicts of interest; and

(3)

Monitor contractors of the City of Atlanta for any conflicts of interest; and

(4)

Provide for an orderly and fair process for raising and addressing ethical questions and for disciplining those officials and employees and other persons who violate these standards of conduct; and

(5)

Reasonably ensure that the city, and its officials and employees are complying with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and internal policies and procedures; and

(6)

To provide and enforce standards of practice related to the performance and financial operation of the city following allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.

(Code 1977, § 18-2002; Ord. No. 2002-27, § 1, 4-10-02; Ord. No. 2018-35(18-O-1472), § 1, 8-29-18 ; Ord. No. 2019-22(19-O-1038), § 2, 3-12-19 )