Ordinance 26-304 Gift Policy

CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK
ORDINANCE NO. 26-304
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE LITCHFIELD PARK CITY CODE BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL, ARTICLE 2-1 COUNCIL AND
ARTICLE 2-6 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BY RESPECTIVELY ADDING NEW
SECTIONS 2-1-9 AND 2-6-7 RELATING TO GIFTS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 3
ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 3-3 PERSONNEL SYSTEM BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 3-3-4 RELATING TO GIFTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
WHEREAS, Chapter X, Section 6 of the Litchfield Park City Charter requires the City
Council, by ordinance, to provide for the establishment of a system for accepting and disclosing
receipts of gifts for elected and appointed officials, employees, and board and commission
members in compliance with state law; and,
WHEREAS, the City Code amendments as provided for in this Ordinance relating to gifts
complies with the Litchfield Park City Charter requirement and is in the best interests of the City
and its residents to promote ethical behavior by City officials.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Litchfield Park, Arizona,
as follows:
Section I. In General.
The Litchfield Park City Code is hereby amended by amending Chapter 2 Mayor and Council,
Article 2-1 Council by adding a new Section 2-1-9 Gifts; Prohibition; Disclosure, further amending
Article 2-6 Boards and Commissions, by adding a new Section 2-6-7 Gifts; Prohibition; Disclosure,
and amending Chapter 3 Administration, Article 3-3 Personnel System, by adding a new Section
3-3-4 Gifts; Prohibition; Disclosure, as follows with deletions in strikethrough, additions in ALL
CAPS, with all other provisions of the Litchfield Park Code remaining unchanged:
CHAPTER 2
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
ARTICLE 2-1
COUNCIL
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SECTION 2-1-9 GIFTS; PROHIBITION; DISCLOSURE
A. MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL SHALL NOT ACCEPT OR SOLICIT, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, ANYTHING OF ECONOMIC VALUE AS A GIFT, GRATUITY, FAVOR,
ENTERTAINMENT, OR LOAN WHICH IS OR MAY APPEAR TO BE DESIGNED TO
INFLUENCE OFFICIAL CONDUCT IN ANY MANNER, PARTICULARLY FROM A PERSON
WHO IS SEEKING TO OBTAIN CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL
ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE CITY.
B. MEMBERS OF COUNCIL SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE CITY CLERK IN WRITING ANY GIFT
RECEIVED WITH A VALUE IN EXCESS OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) WITHIN TWO (2)
BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT. THE DISCLOSURE MUST INCLUDE THE DATE
RECEIVED, THE IDENTITY OF THE PROVIDING PERSON OR ENTITY, AND THE
DESCRIPTION AND VALUE OF THE BENEFIT RECEIVED.
C. “ENTERTAINMENT” HAS THE SAME DEFINITION AS A.R.S. § 41-1231(6).
D. “GIFT” HAS THE SAME DEFINITION AS A.R.S. § 41-1231(9).
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ARTICLE 2-6
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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SECTION 2-6-7 GIFTS; PROHIBITION; DISCLOSURE.
A. A MEMBER OF A BOARD OR COMMISSION SHALL NOT ACCEPT OR SOLICIT,
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANYTHING OF ECONOMIC VALUE AS A GIFT, GRATUITY,
FAVOR, ENTERTAINMENT, OR LOAN WHICH IS OR MAY APPEAR TO BE DESIGNED
TO INFLUENCE OFFICIAL CONDUCT IN ANY MANNER, PARTICULARLY FROM A
PERSON WHO IS SEEKING TO OBTAIN CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER BUSINESS OR
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE CITY.
B. A MEMBER OF A BOARD OR COMMISSION SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE CITY CLERK IN
WRITING ANY GIFT RECEIVED WITH A VALUE IN EXCESS OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00)
WITHIN TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT. THE DISCLOSURE MUST INCLUDE
THE DATE RECEIVED, THE IDENTITY OF THE PROVIDING PERSON OR ENTITY, AND
THE DESCRIPTION AND VALUE OF THE BENEFIT RECEIVED.
C. “ENTERTAINMENT” HAS THE SAME DEFINITION AS A.R.S. § 41-1231(6).

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D. “GIFT” HAS THE SAME DEFINITION AS A.R.S. § 41-1231(9).
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CHAPTER 3
ADMINISTRATION
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Article 3-3
Personnel System
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SECTION 3-3-4 GIFTS; PROHIBITION; DISCLOSURE.
A. AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY SHALL NOT ACCEPT OR SOLICIT, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, ANYTHING OF ECONOMIC VALUE AS A GIFT, GRATUITY, FAVOR,
ENTERTAINMENT, OR LOAN WHICH IS OR MAY APPEAR TO BE DESIGNED TO
INFLUENCE OFFICIAL CONDUCT IN ANY MANNER, PARTICULARLY FROM A PERSON
WHO IS SEEKING TO OBTAIN CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL
ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE CITY.
B. AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE CITY CLERK IN WRITING ANY
GIFT RECEIVED WITH A VALUE IN EXCESS OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) WITHIN TWO
(2) BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT. THE DISCLOSURE MUST INCLUDE THE DATE
RECEIVED, THE IDENTITY OF THE PROVIDING PERSON OR ENTITY, AND THE
DESCRIPTION AND VALUE OF THE BENEFIT RECEIVED.
C. “ENTERTAINMENT” HAS THE SAME DEFINITION AS A.R.S. § 41-1231(6).
D. “GIFT” HAS THE SAME DEFINITION AS A.R.S. § 41-1231(9).
Section II. Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance or any part
of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.
Section III. Providing for Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Common Council of City of Litchfield Park, Arizona, this
21st day of October, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES ________ NAYES ________ ABSENT ________ EXCUSED ________ ABSTAINED ________
Thomas L. Schoaf, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terri Roth, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Pierce Coleman, PLLC, City Attorneys
By: Joseph D. Estes
I, TERRI ROTH, CITY CLERK, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE
ORDINANCE NO. 26-304 ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK
ON THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026, WAS POSTED IN THREE PLACES ON THE 22ND DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2026.
Terri Roth, MMC, City Clerk