HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.2020 - Joey Collins City of Brookings Govemance and Ends Policies-Appendix A
City Council Code of Ethics
Approved May 13,2002
Ainended May 28,2013
The mayor and council are responsible for making policy decisions for the community.The City Council
provides vision, direction and leadership to the community and the organization. The City Council further
represents the Brookings Community with other governmental entities and officials. In order to maintain
and enhance public trust and confidence in our local government, to achieve equity and social justice, to
affirm human dignity, and to better the quality of life for residents of Brookings the members of the City
Council dedicate themselves to the stewardship of the public trust and therefore embrace the following
ideals,seeking to:
❖ Uphold constitutional government and the laws of the City of Brookings by recognizing I am an
agent for the democratic process and not the owner of authority;
❖ Conduct public and private life as to be an example for my fellow citizens and take responsibility
for my actions, even when it is uncomfortable or unpopular to do so;
❖ Be mindfiil of my neutrality and impartiality,rendering equal service to all and to extend the same
treatment I wish to receive myself;
❖ Al.�stain from voting when a conflict of interest exists in accordance with the Brookings City Charter,
Section 7.01 (a)Conflicu of Interest provision;
❖ Be tolerant, respectful and attentive to divergent ideas,suggestions and opinions;
❖ Maintain and respect the confidentiality of private and confidential information, and treat all
persons, claims and transactions in a fair and equitable manner;
❖ Attend and be actively engaged in all regular and special meetings, including briefings, and public
functions where my presence is expected and be prepared in the execution of such;
❖ Be a prudent steward of public resources and actively consider the impact of my decisions on the
financial and social stability of the Ciry and its citizens;
❖ Make decisions based on the merits of the issue with attention to due process and citizen
participation;
❖ Be knowledgeable and develop an ttnderstanding of local,state, and national governmental
guidance, directives, regulations and ordinances pertaining to my position.
❖ Be prepared to make unpopular decisions based on my interpretation of the public's best interest;
❖ Make decisions and recommendations based upon research and facts involving staff and
stakeholders which considers the goals, impacts and the best interest of the greatest number of
those affected.
It is the policy of the City of Brookings to uphold, promote, and demand the highest standards of ethics
from all its Council members. Brookings Council members shall maintain the utmost standards of
personal integriry, truthfiilness, honesty, and fairness in carrying out their public duties, avoid any
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improprieties in their roles as public servants including the appearance of impropriety, and never use their
city position or powers for improper personal gain.
The code of ethical behavior will govern members of the City Council. City Council members are
encouraged to monitor their compliance and offer constructive recommendations to fellow Council
members if necessary. As a member of the City Council, I accept these ideals and policy, and pledge to do
in the interest and purposes for which our government has been estaUlished.
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