When a City official has doubt as to the applicability of a provision of this chapter to a particular situation, he or she may make a written inquiry to the Board of Ethics for an advisory opinion. The purpose of the advisory opinion is to assist the City official in the task of judging themselves, so as to enable them to properly carry out their responsibilities as trustees in the public interest, and to conform their conduct to the code of ethics. The City official shall have the opportunity to present their interpretation of the facts at issue and of the applicable provisions of this chapter before such advisory opinion is rendered. The Board of Ethics may also, on its own initiative, issue advisory opinions regarding the interpretation or implementation of any provision of this chapter. (Ord. 3264 § 1, 2013).