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d. ~ comply with both the letter and the spirit of the laws and policies affectin o erations of
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<br />the Clty.
<br />e, Z recognize my obligation to implement the adopted goals and objectives of the Cit in
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<br />good faith, regardless of my personal views.
<br />f, ~ conduct myself in both my official and personal actions in a manner that is above
<br />reproach,
<br />g, 1 do not use my position to secure fo~• myself or others special privileges or exem tions that
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<br />are different from those available to the general public,
<br />h, ~ understand and abide by the respective roles and responsibilities of elected and a ointed
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<br />of~iciais and city staff and will not undermine them in their work.
<br />i, I am independent, impartial, and fair in my judgment and actions,
<br />~. I am ethical. In pr~c~~ce phis value means ~ha~:
<br />a, ~ am trustworthy, acting with the utmost Integrity and moral courage,
<br />b. I am truthful, do what ~ say 1 will do, and am reliable.
<br />c. Z am accountable for my actions and behavior and accept responsibility form decisions,
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<br />, ~ make impartial decisions, free of influence from unlawful gifts, narrow olitical interests
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<br />and financial and other personal interests that impair my independence of ud ment or
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<br />action,
<br />e, ~ am fair, distributing benefits and burdens according to consistent and e unable criteria.
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<br />f, I oppose all forms of harassment and unlawful discrimination.
<br />g, I extend equal opportunities and due process to all parties in matters under consideration,
<br />h. Z show respect for confidences and confidential information.
<br />i. ~ avoid giving the appearance of impropriety and of using nay position for ersa~aal ain.
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<br />4, Z am pro~essiona.l. In practice phis value means ~ha~:
<br />a, l apply my knowledge and expertise to my assigned activities and to the inter ersonal
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<br />relationships that are pa~•t of my job in a consistent, confident, competent, and roductive
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<br />manner.
<br />b, ~ approach my j ob and workyrelated relationships with a positive attitude, contributin to a
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<br />supportive, respectful, and non-threatening work environment,
<br />c, I keep my professional l~nowledge and sl~ills cur~•ent and growing,
<br />d, I am respectful of all city staff, officials, volunteers, and others who artici ate in the
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<br />City's gover~unent.
<br />5. I ana fiscally responsible. In practice phis value means ~ha~-
<br />a, l make decisions after prudent consideration of their financial impact, tal~in Into account
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<br />the long-term financial needs of the City, especially its financial stabll~ty.
<br />b, l demonstrate concern for the proper use of City assets fie. g,, personnel, time, ro ert
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<br />equipment, funds}, follow established procedures, and do not use public resources for
<br />personal gain,
<br />c, I make decisions that seek to preset•ve the financial capacity of the City to rovide
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<br />programs and services far City residents.
<br />d, I provide full disclosure of any potential financial or other private conflict of interest, I
<br />abstain from participating in the discussion and vote on these matters.
<br />Created by the League of ll~innesata Cities Etl~ics Advisory Panel October 2009
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