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~ i t/ ~ i~ ~ I ~ ~ ~ ~ <br />d r <br />h <br />F~arcce ~y oucx ~ C~dc o~ ~d~.c <br />The citizens of Florence are entitled to have fair, ethical, professional, respec~ul and accountable local <br />government. Members of the Council must avoid any conduct that impairs the ability of the Council to <br />perform its functions or to enjoy the eon~dence of the public, the profession or our City ~avernment, To <br />this end, Council Members are being provided a guideline for conduct, City Council m.eznbers shall read <br />and comply with this voluntary personal code of conduct to show citizens their comn~.i.tment to encourage <br />public confidence in the integrity of our local governfnent, <br />l , Act in the Public ~nterest <br />Recognizing that stewardship of the public interest must be their primary concern, council members <br />shall work for the common good of the citizens of Florence and not for any private or personal <br />interest, and they will endeavor to treat all persons, claims and transactions in a fair and equitable <br />manner. <br />Z, Conduct of Council 1~embers <br />The achievement of good outcomes for the City of Florence is dependent upon a mature and <br />constructive working relationship based an mutual trust, respect and acceptance of the different but <br />co~.plementary roles between Council members and City Staff. Council ~nen~bers shall respect the <br />diversity of opinions of other nae:~bers of the City Council and City Staff and, recognizing the right of <br />all points of view to be heard with courtesy, respect and au open mind, l~mbarrassing a Council <br />member or City Staff is counter-productive. Council meuabers should seek to achieve a team <br />approach that values the contribution of each to achieve the desired outcomes for the City of Florence, <br />Council members shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon the <br />character or motives of other members of the City Caua~cil, City staff or the public, Council members <br />shall maintain decorum and set an example for conduct when the council member is representing the <br />City, Council members shall conduct themselves so as not to bx~ng disgrace or embarrassment upon <br />the City, "if you cannot say something nice or appropriate about someone, then da not say anything <br />at~all," <br />3, ~e informed <br />Co~.cil xnexnbers should be property informed on all matters far decision, Council n~enabers are <br />provided an opportunity at workshops to ask questions and became informed, Council members are <br />provided information packets before each City Council meeting and shall ensux~e that the packets a~•e <br />opened, reviewed and is prepared to make decisions based on that info~naation, if a Council member <br />needs additional information to make an informed decision, they should contact the City Manager <br />who will put you in touch with the appropriate City Staff prior to the City Council meeting, <br />~, Res ect for the Process <br />Council :members shall respect the process that is set in place for all public meetings, incXuding <br />Following agendas and rules of order. Council ~.en~bers shall value their vote, ~'ou were elected to <br />represent your constituents ~. your community and with your conscience in mind, but not your <br />personal opinions and Interests, <br />~ the interest of time and 1'or the sake of fairness and consistency, the City Council members will <br />respect and fallow the rules listed below during Council meetings; <br />~~91~Oa7 Page l of 3 <br />