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• 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 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. (See Attachment) 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. CITY OF SANTA ANA — CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT CERTIFICATION As an elected or appointed official of the City of Santa Ana, California, I herein certify that I have received a copy of the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the City of Santa Ana, have been offered training and assistance in understanding this code, and am aware of the provisions of the code and its application to my responsibilities. Consistent with the code, I pledge the following in the conduct of my duties: INTEGRITY/ HONESTY • I am honest with my fellow elected officials, the public and others. • 1 do not promise what I believe to be unrealistic. • 1 am prepared to make unpopular decisions when my sense of the public's best interests requires it. • 1 credit others' contributions to moving our community's interests forward. • 1 do not knowingly use false or inaccurate information to support my position or views. • 1 safeguard the ability to make independent, objective, fair and impartial judgments by scrupulously avoiding financial and social relationships and transactions that may compromise, or give the appearance of compromising, objectivity, independence, and honesty. Page 10 of 11