8. HANDOUT 02-16-2010 - Laserfiche WebLink

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~'o~Iow parliaen.tary procedure in conduc ' public n~eetings The City attorney serves as advisory parliamentarian for the City and is available to answer questions or interpret situations according to parliamentary procedures. Final rulings an parliamentary procedure are made by the Mayor, subject to the appeal of the full Council, tIFFIC SETT ~ Made no promises on. beha of the Couucll Council members will frequently be asked to explain a Council action or to give their opinion about an issue as they meet and talk with constituents in the community. It is appropriate to give a brief overview of City policy and to refer to City staff for further information. It is inappropriate to overtly or implicitly promise Council action, or to promise City staff will do something specific ~f~ a pothole, remove a library book, plant new flowers in the median, etc,}, g Made na personal co~nen.#s abort other Caunc~ ~neu~.bers It is acceptable to publicly disagree about an issue, but it is unacceptable to make derogatory comments about other Council members, their opinions and actions. em.ember that despite ~~s impressive populatian figures, Evans is a small co~n~unity a~ heart Council members are constantly being observed by the community every day that they serve in af~.ce. Their behaviors and comments serve as models for proper deportment in the City of Evans. Honesty and respect for the dignity of each individual should be reflected ~ every word and action taken by Council members, 24 hours a day, seven days a weep, It is a serious and continuous responsibility. Council conduct wgth Cher Public Agencies n e clear about rcpresenting the cif ar personal ~.ferests If a Councilmember appears before another governmental agency or organization to give a statement on an issue, the Councilmember must clearly state: 1 } if his or her statement reflects personal opinion or is the o~"icial stance of the City; ~} whether this is the majority or minority opinion of the Council. Even if the Councilmember is representing his or her own personal opinions, remember that this still may reflect upon the City as an organization. If the Councilmember is representing the City, the Councilmember must support and advocate the official City position on an issue, not a personal viewpoint. If the Councilmember is representing another organization whose position is different from the City, the Cauncihne~nber should withdraw from voting an the issue if it significantly impacts or is detrimental to the City's interest. Council members should be clear about which organizations they represent anal info~~rn the Mayor and Council of their involvement. S