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