8. HANDOUT 02-16-2010 - Laserfiche WebLink

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lo. Gifts and Favors Everyone shall not take advantage of services or opportunities personal gain by virtue of their public offices that are not available to the public in general. They shall refrain from accepting gifts, favors or promises of future benefits that might compromise their independence judgment or action ar give the appearance of being compromised, 1l. Canfidentiallnformation Everyone shall respect and preserve the confidentiality of information provided to them concerning the confidential matters of the City. They sha 11 neither disclose con~.dential information without proper legal authorizat~n nor use such information to advance their person's financial or private interests. 12. Representation of Private Interests In keeping with their role as stewards of the public trust, everyone shall not appear an behalf of the private interests of a third-party before the City Council or any board, commission or committee or proceeding the City. 13. Advocacy To the best of their ability, everyone shall represent the official policies and positions of the City Council, when presenting their personal opinions or positions, members shall explicitly state that they do not represent the Council ar the City. 16. Improper Influence Everyone shall refrain from using their position to improperly influence the deliberations or decisions of City staff, boards, commission or committees. 17. Policy Role of Members Everyone shall respect and adhere to the Council-Manager structure of the City of Firebaugh City Government as provided in State law the General City. 18. Positive work Environment Everyone shall support the maintename of a positive and constr~tive environment for residents, businesses and City employees. 19. Implementation Ethics standards shall be included in the regular orientations far Staff and Volunteers, All members shall sign a statement affirming they read and understand the City of Firebaugh City Council Code of Ethics.