§ 3-1. Creation, findings, and intent.

The board of county commissioners of Brevard County, Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "board," hereby determines and declares that the operation of responsible government is to work for the benefit of citizens of Brevard County, hereinafter referred to as the "county." In order to preserve and maintain the integrity of the governmental decision-making process, the board finds it appropriate to: establish a process to register lobbyists and penalize those who fail to register; implement a ban on commissioners from lobbying before the county or obtaining employment with the county, with an exception, within four years of vacating office; prevent commissioners from accepting gifts from a lobbyist totaling more than $25.00 in value during any calendar year; and, create a board procedure when commissioners travel out-of-state using county funds. Therefore, in order to promote transparency and honesty in government, the board finds it necessary to adopt a code of ethics as more fully set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 2017-21, § 1, 9-19-17)