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The Honorable Judge Kim Dunning <br />August 16, 2010 <br />Page 11 <br />III. <br />CORE VALUES <br />Attitudes, words, and actions should demonstrate, support, and reflect the following <br />qualities and characteristics for the well being of our community. The five core values and <br />expressions that reflect these core values are as follows: <br />INTEGRITY/ HONESTY <br />• 1 am honest with my fellow elected officials, the public and others. <br />• 1 do not promise what I believe to be unrealistic. <br />• 1 am prepared to make unpopular decisions when my sense of the public's best <br />interests requires it. <br />• 1 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 />• 1 safeguard the ability to make independent, objective, fair and impartial judgments <br />by scrupulously avoiding financial and social relationships and transactions that may <br />compromise, or give the appearance of compromising, objectivity, independence, <br />and honesty. <br />RESPONSIBILITY/PROTECTING THE PUBLIC'S INTERESTS <br />• 1 do not accept gifts, services or other special considerations because of my public <br />position. <br />• 1 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 />• 1 do not give special treatment or consideration to any individual or group beyond <br />that available to any other individual. <br />• 1 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 />• 1 promote meaningful public involvement in the agency's decision-making <br />processes. <br />• 1 treat all persons, claims and transactions in a fair and equitable manner; <br />• 1 make decisions based on the merits of the issue. <br />• If I receive substantive information that is relevant to a matter under consideration <br />from sources outside the public decision-making process, I publicly share it with my <br />fellow governing board members and staff. <br />• 1 work to contribute to a strong organization that exemplifies transparency and open <br />communication. <br />RESPECT FOR FELLOW ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIALS, STAFF, <br />AND THE PUBLIC <br />• I treat my fellow officials, staff and the public with patience, courtesy and <br />civility, even when we disagree on what is best for the community. <br />19D-11