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SCOPE <br />The provisions of this Code of Ethics and Conduct shall apply to the Mayor <br />and members of the City Council, and to all members of the boards, commissions, and <br />committees appointed by the City Council or the Mayor or the Mayor and City Council, <br />including any ad hoc committees. Further, the provisions of this Code of Ethics and <br />Conduct shall only apply to these officials and members acting in their official capacities <br />and in the discharge of their duties. <br />III. <br />CORE VALUES <br />Attitudes, words, and actions should demonstrate, support, and reflect the <br />following qualities and characteristics for the well being of our community. The five core <br />values and expressions that reflect these core values are as follows: <br />INTEGRITY / HONESTY <br />I am honest with my fellow elected officials, the public and others. <br />I do not promise what I believe to be unrealistic. <br />I am prepared to make unpopular decisions when my sense of the public’s best <br />interests requires it. <br />I credit others’ contributions to moving our community’s interests forward. <br />I do not knowingly use false or inaccurate information to support my position or <br />views. <br />I safeguard the ability to make independent, objective, fair and impartial <br />judgments by scrupulously avoiding financial and social relationships and <br />transactions that may compromise, or give the appearance of compromising, <br />objectivity, independence, and honesty. <br />RESPONSIBILITY / PROTECTING THE PUBLIC’S INTERESTS <br />I do not accept gifts, services or other special considerations because of my <br />public position. <br />I excuse myself from participating in decisions when my or my immediate family’s <br />financial interests may be affected by my agency’s actions. <br />I do not give special treatment or consideration to any individual or group beyond <br />that available to any other individual. <br />I refrain from disclosing confidential information concerning litigation, personnel, <br />property, or other affairs of the City, without proper legal authority, nor use such <br />information to advance my financial or other personal interests. <br />FAIRNESS / ACCOUNTABILITY <br />  <br />    <br />