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subordinates which might intimidate said subordinates in the discharge of their official duties. <br /> (3) All persons shall be treated in a courteous, fair and impartial manner.]" <br /> SECTION 4. Chapter 2, Article 15 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), relating to the code <br /> of ethics, is amended by adding new sections as follows: <br /> "Section 2-83. Fair treatment. <br /> (a) Officers and employees of the County, while discharging their duties and dealing with the public shall <br /> adhere to the following.prece~ts: <br /> (1) All public propert ay nd equipment are to be treated as a public trust and are not to be used in <br /> a proprietary manner or for personal purposes without proffer consent. <br /> (2) No person in a supervisory capacity shall en <br /> a~ ge in personal or business relationships with <br /> subordinates, which might intimidate said subordinates in the discha~e of their official duties. <br /> (3) All persons shall be treated in a courteous, fair and impartial manner. <br /> (b) No officer or employee shall use or attempt to use the officer's or employee's official position to secure <br /> or grant unwarranted privileges, exemptions, advantages, contracts, or treatment, for oneself or others including but <br /> <br /> not limited to the following: <br /> (1) Seeking other employment or contract for services for oneself by the use or attempted use of <br /> <br /> the officer's or employee's office or position. <br /> (2) Accepting, receiving, or soliciting compensation or other consideration for the performance of <br /> <br /> the officer's or employee's official duties or responsibilities except as provided by law. <br /> (3) Using county time, equipment or other facilities forprivate business or cam~a~n purposes. <br /> (4) Soliciting, selling, or otherwise engaging in a substantial financial transaction with a <br /> subordinate or a person or business whom the officer or employee inspects or supervises in the officer's or <br /> <br /> employee's official capacity. <br /> (5) Using county property or personnel for other than a public activity or purpose. <br /> (c) Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit an officer from introducing bills and resolutions, serving <br /> <br /> on committees or from making statements or taking action in the exercise of the officer's legislative functions. <br /> Every officer shall file a full and complete public disclosure of the nature and extent of the interest or transaction <br /> <br /> which the officer believes may be affected by legislative action. <br /> 4 <br /> <br />