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Repealing Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics," and enacting a new Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics," providing for the powers and duties of the Board of Ethics and the imposition of civil penalties, and providing for the compensation of the members of the Board of Ethics, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics," is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. A new Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics," is hereby enacted as follows:
CHAPTER 20-600. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
§20-601. Declaration of Purpose.
The Council of the City of Philadelphia hereby declares that public service is a public trust. Any effort to realize personal financial gain through public office or employment other than by compensation as provided by law is a violation of that trust. These standards of conduct and ethics are enacted to preserve the public trust placed in City officers and employees, to promote public confidence in City government, and to enhance the integrity of decisions and actions by City officers and employees. To assure the public of the impartiality and honesty of City officers and employees, this Chapter shall be liberally construed in favor of the public interest in disclosure, objective decision-making uninfluenced by financial or family interests, and restrictions on official actions that tend to diminish public confidence in government.
§20-602. Definitions.
(1) Adjudicative Matter. Any final order, decree, decision, determination or ruling affecting personal or property rights, privileges, immunities, duties, liabilities or obligations of any or all of the parties to the proceeding in which the adjudication is made.
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