1. Support and uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Ohio; and, to carry out impartially the laws of the Nation and the State; and, enforce the provisions of the City Charter and Ordinances of the City of Oakwood;
2. Observe in their official acts the highest standards of morality and integrity and to discharge faithfully the duties of their office regardless of personal consideration;
3. Refrain from using City-owned vehicles, equipment, materials, or property for personal convenience or profit, except where such services are available to the general public; and otherwise allowed in accordance with city regulations;
4. Refrain from granting special favors, consideration, treatment or other advantages to any citizens which are beyond those available to every other citizen;
5. Refrain from engaging in or accepting private equipment or rendering services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of their official duties or would tend to impair their independence of judgment or action in the performance of their official duties;
6. Refrain from using confidential information without proper legal authorization gained from the discharge of their public duties;
7. Refrain from accepting personal gifts, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, organization or corporation which would tend to influence them or which might be perceived by others as an attempt to influence them in the discharge of their duties;
8. Refrain from appearing on behalf of private interests before any agency of the City and refrain from accepting any retainer of compensation that is contingent upon a specific action by a City agency;
9. Make known any substantial or controlling financial interest in any business entity, transaction, or contract with the City, or in the sale of real estate, materials, supplies, or services to the City in which they may be called to act in their official capacity.
10. Observe ethical standards set forth by the State of Ohio.

Any conflict or potential conflict of interest must be disclosed.

The violation of any provision of this Code as stated herein may constitute grounds for disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

ARTICLE 18 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Section 18.1 – Prohibitions and Requirements. Employees are expected and required to report to work on time and in appropriate mental and physical condition for work. It is