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A DMINISTRATION § 2-82 “Officer” includes the following: (1) The mayor, members of the council, and all other elected officials of the County; (2) Any person appointed as the administrative head of any agency of the County; (3) The first deputy or first assistant to the administrative head of any agency of the County; (4) Any person appointed as a member of a board or commission specifically provided for in the Charter, but not including boards and commissions having only advisory powers and functions; (5) Any person appointed as a member of any board or commission not specifically provided for in the Charter, but not including boards and commissions having only advisory powers and functions; (6) The managing director and deputy managing director. “Official act” or “official action” means a decision, recommendation, approval, disapproval, or other action, including inaction, which involves the use of discretionary authority. “Official authority” includes administrative or legislative powers of decision, recommendation, approval, disapproval, or other discretionary action. (1983 CC, c 2, art 15, sec 2-82; am 2002, ord 02-109, sec 2; am 2007, ord 07-132, sec 1; am 2015, ord 15-103, secs 1 and 2; am 2025, ord 25-38, secs 2 and 3.)2-82 Section 2-83. \[Former\] Repealed. (1983 CC, c 2, art 15, sec 2-83; rep 2002, ord 02-109, sec 3.) Section 2-83. Fair treatment. (a) Officers and employees 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. (b) No officer or employee shall use or attempt to use the officer’s or employee’s official position to secure or 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. SUPP. 18 (7-2025) 2-31