Legislative intent.

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 2-51

in effect

Sec. 2-51. - Legislative intent. It is the intent of the city that its officers, officials, and employees adhere to high levels of ethical conduct, honesty, integrity and accountability, so that the public will have confidence that persons in positions of public responsibility are acting for the benefit of the public. Officers, officials, and employees should comply with both the letter and spirit of this ethics code and strive to avoid situations, that create impropriety or the appearance of impropriety. The council and mayor recognize that ethical issues will arise in the course of public service. It is the intent of the code of ethics: (1) To clarify which actions are allowed and which constitute a breach of the public trust and, specifically relating to the use of public office for private gain, employment and supervision of family members, gifts, conflicts of interest, prior employment, outside employment, subsequent employment, improper use of confidential information or records and other ethics matters not inconsistent with the Charter; (2) To establish a board of ethics empowered to issue advisory opinions so that officers, officials, and employees may seek guidance about ethical issues connected with their service; and (3) To establish a system that enables citizens to report possible wrongdoing and seek enforcement so that any breach of the public trust may be discovered and dealt with appropriately. The City Charter addresses the ethical conduct of officers, employees, and officials. It is the intent of this article that it shall serve to enhance and clarify the Charter and to provide practical guidance. Agencies may adopt a stricter code of ethics for their own use through published rules or policies. Those agencies which wish to adopt a stricter code of ethics are encouraged to consult with the board of ethics, shall provide information and training to employees of the agency, and shall provide a copy to the board of ethics. (Ord. No. 96-01, § 1, 1-29-01; Ord. No. 631-04, § 1, 9-7-04; Ord. No. 382-07, § 1, 7-30-07; Ord. No. 547-12, § 1, 10-29-12; Ord. No. 1202-16, § 1, 3-6-17)

Source: City and County of Denver, Revised Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/co/denver/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIREMUCO_CH2AD_ARTIVCOET_S2-51LEINFetched: 10/27/2026