All Officials and employees of the Town shall carry out their duties in accordance with the highest ethical standards, regardless of personal considerations. Their conduct shall (a) at all times be for the public good and within the bounds of law, (b) comply with the Charter and the Town Code of Ethics and (c) avoid conflict between public and private interests and responsibilities. The Board of Ethics shall have the authority to interpret the provisions of this Article 10 and the Town's Code of Ethics.
The Board of Selectmen shall establish by ordinance a Code of Ethics governing the conduct of elected and appointed Officials and employees of the Town. The Code of Ethics shall be supplied to all Officials and employees of the Town.