[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of
Richfield 7-21-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-7-1 (§ 2.01 of prior Code).
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Administration of government — See Ch. 7.
The provisions of Ch. 19, Subchapter III, Wis. Stats., relating
to ethics of local government officials, employees, and candidates,
and Ch. 946, Subchapter II, Wis. Stats., relating to bribery and official
misconduct, including such amendments or renumbering of such statutes
as may be made in the future, are hereby adopted.
A.
The Village Clerk shall cause a copy of the provisions of this chapter
to be distributed to every public official and employee of the Village
before entering upon his or her duties.
B.
Each public official and employee shall review the provisions of
this chapter upon appointment to said office and certify to the Village
Clerk no later than 45 days after his or her appointment that such
review has been completed. A copy of this code shall be posted on
the Village bulletin board located at Village Hall.
C.
Each public official and employee shall, in connection with Subsections A and B of this section, also complete and file with the department head or Village Clerk, as appropriate, the following statement of understanding: "I have read and understand the contents of Chapter 34 of the Code of the Village of Richfield, including the state statutes adopted therein. I also understand that I am expected to adhere to and conduct myself according to rules, guidance and direction as set forth in this code."
