5.3. SR 03-08-2010 - Laserfiche WebLink

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The achievement of good outcomes for the City of Elk River is dependent upon a mature and constructive working relationship based on mutual trust, respect and acceptance of the different but complementary roles between council members and city staff. Council members shall respect the diversity of opinions of other members of the city council and city staff and recognize the right of all points of view to be heard with courtesy, respect and an open mind, Embarrassing a member of the council or city staff is counterproductive. Council members should seek to achieve a team approach that values the contribution of each to achieve the desired outcomes far the city. Council members shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon the character or motives of other members of the city council, citystaff orthe public. Council members shall maintain decorum and setae example for conduct when the council member is representing the city, Council members shall conductthemselves so as notto bring disgrace or embarrassment uponthe City. 3, Be Informed Council members should be properly informed on all matters for decision. Council members shall review the information packets provided by staff before each city council meeting and come to the council meeting prepared to make decisions on planned agenda items. If a council member needs additional information to make an informed decision, they should contact the city administrator or the appropriate city staff prior to the city council meeting. 4. Respect for the Process ~~ ~. Council members shall respect the process that is set in place for all public meetings, including following agendas and rules of order, Council members shall value their vote by making decisions they feel are in the bestinterest of their constituency and the community as a whole, 5. Representation o~Personal Interests In keeping with their role as stewards of the public trust, council members shall not representtheir own private interests, political ambitions or personal relationship interest at anypublic meeting. When the mayor or a council member is speaking in public and voicing opinions of matters that have not gone before the entire council, they will note that they are speaking on their own behalf and not on behalf of the city council. 6. Commission, Committee and Communit Re resentation The mayor and council members attend and representthe city council atvarious city commission and community meetings, In these roles, the council member serves as a representative ofthe city council and is not at liberty to act on behalf of the council. As a representative of the city council your responsibilities are limited to; a. Attending and documenting the meeting and providing an oral written report for the.city council.