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Guideline Presentation of Issues. Members may assist the governing <br /> Conflicting Roles. Members who serve multiple roles-- body in presenting issues involved in referenda such as <br /> working as both city attorney and city manager for the same bond issues,annexations,and similar matters. <br /> community, for example--should avoid participating in <br /> matters that create the appearance of a conflict of interest. 8. Make it a duty continually to improve the member's <br /> They should disclose the potential conflict to the governing professional ability and to develop the competence of <br /> body so that other opinions may be solicited. associates in the use of management techniques. <br /> 6. Recognize that elected representatives of the people are Guidelines <br /> entitled to the credit for the establishment of local Self-Assessment. Each member should assess his or her <br /> government policies; responsibility for policy execution professional skills and abilities on a periodic basis. <br /> rests with the members. <br /> Professional Development. Each member should commit <br /> 7. Refrain from all political activities which undermine at least 40 hours per year to professional development <br /> public confidence in professional administrators. Refrain activities that are based on the practices identified by the <br /> from participation in the election of the members of the members of ICMA. <br /> employing legislative body. <br /> 9. Keep the community informed on local government <br /> Guidelines affairs; encourage communication between the citizens <br /> Elections of the Governing Body. Members should and all local government officers; emphasize friendly <br /> maintain a reputation for serving equally and impartially all and courteous service to the public;and seek to improve <br /> members of the governing body of the local government the quality and image of public service. <br /> they serve,regardless of party. To this end,they should not <br /> engage in active participation in the election campaign on 10.Resist any encroachment on professional <br /> behalf of or in opposition to candidates for the governing responsibilities, believing the member should be free to <br /> body. carry out official policies without interference, and <br /> handle each problem without discrimination on the basis <br /> Elections of Elected Executives. Members should not of principle and justice. <br /> engage in the election campaign of any candidate for mayor <br /> or elected county executive. Guideline <br /> Information Sharing. The member should openly share <br /> Running for Office. Members shall not run for elected information with the governing body while diligently <br /> office or become involved in political activities related to carrying out the member's responsibilities as set forth in the <br /> running for elected office. They shall not seek political charter or enabling legislation. <br /> endorsements, financial contributions or engage in other <br /> campaign activities. 11. Handle all matters of personnel on the basis of merit so <br /> that fairness and impartiality govern a member's <br /> Elections. Members share with their fellow citizens the decisions,pertaining to appointments,pay adjustments, <br /> right and responsibility to vote and to voice their opinion promotions,and discipline. <br /> on public issues. However, in order not to impair their <br /> effectiveness on behalf of the local governments they Guideline <br /> serve, they shall not participate in political activities to Equal Opportunity. All decisions pertaining to <br /> support the candidacy of individuals running for any city, appointments,pay adjustments,promotions,and discipline <br /> county, special district, school, state or federal offices. should prohibit discrimination because of race,color, <br /> Specifically, they shall not endorse candidates, make religion,sex,national origin,sexual orientation,political <br /> financial contributions, sign or circulate petitions, or affiliation,disability,age,or marital status. <br /> participate in fund-raising activities for individuals <br /> seeking or holding elected office. It should be the members'personal and professional <br /> responsibility to actively recruit and hire a diverse staff <br /> Elections in the Council-Manager Plan. Members may throughout their organizations. <br /> assist in preparing and presenting materials that explain the <br /> council-manager form of government to the public prior to 12. Seek no favor;believe that personal aggrandizement or <br /> an election on the use of the plan. If assistance is required profit secured by confidential information or by misuse <br /> by another community, members may respond. All of public time is dishonest <br /> activities regarding ballot issues should be conducted within <br /> local regulations and in a professional manner. Guidelines <br /> Gifts. Members should not directly or indirectly solicit any <br /> gift or accept or receive any gift--whether it be money, <br /> services,loan,travel,entertainment,hospitality,promise,or <br /> Copyright©2008 by the International City/County Management Association <br />