It is the policy of the state of Rhode Island that public officials and employees must adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct, respect the public trust and the rights of all persons, be open, accountable, responsive, avoid the appearance of impropriety, and not use their position for private gain or advantage.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-14-1
Declaration of policy
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Senra v. Town of Smithfield (2013)
Most recently applied in Senra v. Town of Smithfield (May 2013)
P.L. 1987, ch. 195, § 3.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.