19D - RESPONSE TO ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY

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The Honorable Judge Kim Dunning August 16, 2010 Page 12 • 1 work towards consensus building and gain value from diverse opinions. • 1 respect the distinction between the role of office holder and staff; I involve staff in meetings with individuals, those with business before the agency, officials from other agencies and legislators to ensure proper staff support and to keep staff informed • 1 conduct myself in a courteous and respectful manner at all times during the performance of my official City duties. • 1 encourage full participation of all persons and groups; I am aware and observe important celebrations and events which reflect the values of our diverse population. PROPER AND EFFICIENT USE OF PUBLIC RESOURCES • 1 do not use public resources, such as agency staff time, equipment, supplies or facilities, for private gain or personal purposes. • 1 make decisions after prudent consideration of their financial impact, taking into account the long-term financial needs of the agency, especially its financial stability. • 1 demonstrate concern for the proper use of agency assets (such as personnel, time, property, equipment, funds) and follow established procedures. • 1 am a prudent steward of public resources and actively consider the impact of my decisions on the financial and social stability of the City and its residents. IV. IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT City of Santa Ana elected and appointed officials of the various boards, commissions and committees have the primary responsibility to assure that ethical standards are understood and met, and that the public can continue to have full confidence in the integrity of government. This code of ethics will be most effective when the elected and appointed officials are thoroughly familiar with it and embrace its provisions. Upon adoption of this code, all current elected or appointed officials shall be given a copy of the code and asked to affirm in writing that they have received the code, understand its provisions, and pledge to conduct themselves by the code. All new members of the City Council, upon election or reelection, and members of boards, commissions, and committees appointed by the City Council, upon appointment or reappointment, shall be given a copy of the code and are required to affirm in writing they have received the code and understand its provisions, and pledge to conduct themselves by the code. Additionally, all members of the City Council, boards, commissions, and committees, as part of their AB1234 training, shall be provided additional training clarifying the provisions and application of this code. The City Attorney, or his/her designee, shall serve as a resource person to those persons covered by the code to assist them in determination of appropriate actions consistent with the code. A periodic review of the code shall be conducted to ensure that the code is an effective and vital document. This Code of Conduct is intended to be a reflection of the community's values as articulated by the Mayor and City Council as they represent the will of the people of the City of Santa Ana. 19D-12