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        In addition to the ethical principles set out in this code of ethics, state laws also provide a framework for the ethical behavior of officials, employees, and appointees in the performance of their duties. Officials, employees, and appointees should familiarize themselves with the state laws applicable to their office or position and the performance of their duties. To the extent that an issue is addressed by state law (law of general application, public law of local application, local option law, or private act), the provisions of that state law, to the extent they are more restrictive, shall control. 

(Ord. No. 330, Att. § 13, 6-25-07; Ord. No. 371, 5-11-09)
 
        State law references - T.C.A. Title 2, Chapter 10, Parts One and Three; §§ 2-10-116, 2-10-122, 2-10-124, 2-19-121, 2-19-126 to 127, 5-1-125, 5-5-102, 8-21-101 to 103, 8-47-101, 8-50-501, 12-4-101, 39-16-101, 39-16-402 to 404, 39-16-405, 49-6-2003.
 

Sec. 12.5-64. Forms.

        All forms required to be filed in accordance with this chapter shall be approved by resolution of the board of county commissioners.

(Res. No. 35A, 08-27-07; Res. No. 17, 02-09-09; Ord. No. 371, 5-11-09)

Sec. 12.5-65. Joint city-county boards, commissions, agencies and authorities.

        The agreement creating all joint city-county boards, commissions, agencies and authorities shall be amended for the purpose of designating the ethical standards that shall govern all aforementioned jointly created instrumentalities.

(Ord. No. 371, 5-11-09)

State law reference:  T.C.A. 8-17-102.

Sec. 12.5-66. Appeal.

        Any official, employee or appointee found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to all available remedies as provided by law.

(Ord. No. 371, 5-11-09)