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ICMA Code of Ethics With Guidelines The ICMA Code of Ethics was adopted by the ICMA membership in 1924,and most recently amended by the membership in May 1998. The Guidelines for the Code were adopted by the ICMA Executive Board in 1972,and most recently revised in July 2004. The mission of ICMA is to create excellence in local governance by developing and fostering professional local government management worldwide. To further this mission,certain principles,as enforced by the Rules of Procedure,shall govern the conduct of every member of ICMA,who shall: 1. Be dedicated to the concepts of effective and democratic Professional Respect. Members seeking a management local government by responsible elected officials and position should show professional respect for persons believe that professional general management is formerly holding the position or for others who might be essential to the achievement of this objective. applying for the same position. Professional respect does not preclude honest differences of opinion; it does preclude 2.Affirm the dignity and worth of the services rendered by attacking a person's motives or integrity in order to be government and maintain a constructive, creative, and appointed to a position. practical attitude toward local government affairs and a deep sense of social responsibility as a trusted public servant. Reporting Ethics Violations.When becoming aware of a possible violation of the ICMA Code of Ethics, members Guideline are encouraged to report the matter to ICMA. In reporting Advice to Officials of Other Local Governments. When the matter, members may choose to go on record as the members advise and respond to inquiries from elected or complainant or report the matter on a confidential basis. appointed officials of other local governments, they should inform the administrators of those communities. Confidentiality. Members should not discuss or divulge information with anyone about pending or completed ethics 3. Be dedicated to the highest ideals of honor and integrity cases, except as specifically authorized by the Rules of in all public and personal relationships in order that the Procedure for Enforcement of the Code of Ethics. member may merit the respect and confidence of the elected officials,of other officials and employees,and of Seeking Employment. Members should not seek the public. employment for a position having an incumbent administrator who has not resigned or been officially Guidelines informed that his or her services are to be terminated. Public Confidence. Members should conduct themselves so as to maintain public confidence in their profession,their 4. Recognize that the chief function of local government at local government, and in their performance of the public all times is to serve the best interests of all of the people. trust. Guideline Impression of Influence. Members should conduct their Length of Service. A minimum of two years generally is official and personal affairs in such a manner as to give the considered necessary in order to render a professional clear impression that they cannot be improperly influenced service to the local government A short tenure should be in the performance of their official duties. the exception rather than a recurring experience. However, under special circumstances, it may be in the best interests Appointment Commitment. Members who accept an of the local government and the member to separate in a appointment to a position should not fail to report for that shorter time. Examples of such circumstances would position. This does not preclude the possibility of a member include refusal of the appointing authority to honor considering several offers or seeking several positions at the commitments concerning conditions of employment, a vote same time,but once a bona fide offer of a position has been of no confidence in the member, or severe personal accepted, that commitment should be honored. Oral problems. It is the responsibility of an applicant for a acceptance of an employment offer is considered binding position to ascertain conditions of employment. unless the employer makes fundamental changes in terms of Inadequately determining terms of employment prior to employment. arrival does not justify premature termination. Credentials. An application for employment or for ICMA's Voluntary Credentialing Program should be 5. Submit policy proposals to elected officials; provide complete and accurate as to all pertinent details of them with facts and advice on matters of policy as a education, experience, and personal history. Members basis for making decisions and setting community goals; should recognize that both omissions and inaccuracies must and uphold and implement local government policies be avoided. adopted by elected officials. Copyright©2008 by the International City/County Management Association