code of ethics christian price, mayor. do they work? background on ours… attorney bill sims...
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Code of Ethical Conduct A.Operate in an Open, Accessible, Transparent Manner, adhering to all laws B.Conflicts of Interest C.Serve Public Interest over a Councilmembers interest. D.Undue influence & Appearance of ImproprietyTRANSCRIPT
Code of Ethics
Christian Price, Mayor
Do they work? Background on ours…
Attorney Bill Sims Recommendations:A. Adopt a Code of EthicsB. Should have a Censure Provision
in the City Code
** Created a Citizen/Council task force **
Code of Ethical Conduct
A. Operate in an Open, Accessible, Transparent Manner, adhering to all laws
B. Conflicts of InterestC. Serve Public Interest over a
Councilmembers interest.D. Undue influence & Appearance of
Impropriety
Code of Ethical Conduct (cont.)
E. Professionalism & CourtesyF. Respect and abide by the Council-
Manager Form of GovernmentG. Use of City equipment, property &
resourcesH. Communications
Reporting Ethics Violations
A. Informal Reporting proceduresB. Formal Reporting procedures
(escalated)
Sanctions
A. WarningB. Letter of ReprimandC. Public Censure, which may include:
1) Loss of assignments2) Loss of Power to appoint members to
BCC’s3) Loss of Council Discretionary funds4) Loss of City-related travel privileges
D. Demand for non-monetary restitution (ie. Public apology, etc.)
Sanctions (cont.)
E. Demand for reimbursement of administrative, legal or investigation costs for prosecuting the violation
F. More serious infractions or violations of this code may result as deemed appropriate by council.
Agreement & Signature
“As a prerequisite for exercising any power of office, each city official is required to read and agree in writing to comply with the provisions of these laws, regulations policies and this ethics code”
Results: Codified
Now part of the Maricopa City Code.
Questions?
Christian Price, Mayor