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• A PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S CREED Source: Planning and Zoning Administration in Utah Second Edition, 1989 Center for Public Affairs and Administration University of Utah As a member of the Planning Commission who is vitally interested in building and maintaining a viable community in which to live,work,and play,I hereby resolve to: • Support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the State of Utah. • Uphold the laws of the United States of America and those of the State of Utah. • Concern myself with the advancement of the pubic interest in all matters that come before me. • Place the competence and effectiveness of service to the public above all interests of persons, factions or parties. • Endeavor,through diligent attendance,to represent the best interest of the community as a whole as I have been appointed to do. • Seek to assimilate all pertinent information on matters before the Planning Commission prior to committing myself to an irrevocable judgement or decision. • • Prepare myself for all items scheduled for presentation to the Planning Commission. • Strive to provide fiscally sound policies,matching expenditures to funds budgeted. • Not make available to any one citizen any services,tangible or intangible,that are not equally available under the law to any other citizen. • Abstain from participation in a decision of the Planning Commission and/or the governing body in which I have a conflict of interest. • Avoid unilateral action that does not comply with existing policy of the Planning Commission. • Work with professional staff of the Planning Commission and other persons to achieve the most desirable results with regard to the planning or zoning process and established community development policies. • Refuse personal gifts in every instance where I have reason to believe the gift would not have been extended to me except for my official position,where I have reason to believe the giver's interests are likely to be affected by my official actions,or where the gift is or may reasonably be considered to be designed to influence my official actions. • Conduct myself in my contacts with other persons and groups in a manner keeping the trust and dignity in my position as a servant of the people and of my community. I shall further take care to guard not only the factual principles but also the appearance of justice and integrity. 11111