HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 -Doris RodenCity of Brookings Governance and Ends Policies - Appendix A
City Council Code of Ethics
Approved May 13, 2002
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;
❖ Conduct public and private life as to be an example for my fellow citizens;
❖ Be mindful of my neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all and to extend the same
treatment I wish to receive myself;
❖ Abstain from voting when a conflict of interest exists in accordance with the Brookings City Charter,
Section 7.01 (a) Conflicts of Interest provision;
❖ Be tolerant, respectful and attentive. Avoid comments, body language or distracting activity that
conveys a message of disrespect for the presentations from citizens, staff or colleagues;
❖ Maintain and respect the confidentiality of private and confidential information;
❖ Attend all regular and special meetings, including briefings, and public functions where my presence is
expected;
❖ Be prepared by reading all documents pertaining to an issue in advance of the above mentioned
meetings or event;
Be an active and attentive participant;
Be professional in both appearance and manner; and
❖ Read, comprehend and comply with local, state, and national governmental guidance, directives,
regulations and ordinances pertaining to my position.
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 integrity, truthfulness, honesty, and fairness in carrying out their public duties, avoid any
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 self -monitor their behavior 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 established.
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