HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-20-J01I Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, Citizen Boards AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 20, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving City of Waukee
Code of Conduct for Elected Officials and Citizen Boards, Committees,
and Commissions
FORMAT: Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The Waukee City Council directed City staff to draft
a code of conduct policy for elected officials and citizen board,
committee, and commission members.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: If the resolution is approved, the Code of Conduct will
be distributed to all current and incoming elected officials and citizen
board members.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Code of Conduct
PREPARED BY: Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 17-
APPROVING CITY OF WAUKEE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND
CITIZEN BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the Waukee City Council wishes to establish a code of conduct policy that shall apply to
the mayor and council members as elected officials, as well as members of boards established by the
Waukee City Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session this 20th
day of November, 2017, that it hereby approves a Code of Conduct for Elected Officials and Citizen
Boards, Committees, and Commissions, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Code of Conduct shall be distributed annually to current and
incoming elected officials and board, committee, and commission members.
____________________________
William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R. Lyon
CITY OF WAUKEE
CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND
CITIZEN BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
1) This Code of Conduct shall apply to the mayor and council members (“Elected
Officials”), and any and all members of a board established by the Waukee City
Council, including but not limited to Board of Appeals, Board of Adjustment,
Community and Economic Development Advisory Board, Park Board, Planning &
Zoning Commission, and ad hoc committees (“Committee Members”).
2) Elected Officials and Committee Members shall not use their official position or
the knowledge gained therein in such a manner that a conflict would develop
between the City’s interest and Committee Member personal affairs. Elected
Officials and Committee Members shall avoid any conflicts between their
personal and outside interests and the interest of the City and shall avoid any
conduct which might adversely affect or appear to affect the exercise of their
official judgment.
3) If at any time a Committee Member finds that he or she has or is considering the
assumption of a financial interest or outside relationship which reasonably might
involve a conflict of interest with the City, it shall be the Committee Member’s
duty to make a timely disclosure of the facts to the appointing authority. Under
such circumstances, except as otherwise instructed by the City at the full
disclosure of the facts, the Committee Member should refrain from exercising
responsibility in any matters concerning the City which reasonably might be
considered to be affected by self‐interests.
4) All Elected Officials and Committee Members should be dedicated to the highest
standards of honor and integrity in public service. The effectiveness of Elected
Officials and Committee Members depends on their ability to maintain the
public’s trust and confidence. Through their daily actions and interactions, Elected
Officials and Committee Members depict the character of the City of Waukee.
Additionally, Elected Officials and Committee Members should be forthright in
their dealings with the public and maintain public confidence by demonstrating
adherence to ethical standards.
5) Elected Officials and Committee Members representing the City of Waukee using
social media sites, including but not limited to blogs, wiki’s, content hosting sites
such as Flickr and YouTube, and social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter
and Instagram, must conduct themselves at all times as a representative of the
City and utilize appropriate and professional language, attire, and profile pictures.
6) This Code of Conduct is not intended to govern Elected Officials’ and Committee
Members’ establishment or use of personal social media accounts. However,
Committee Member should be mindful that some personal uses of social media
may reflect on the City or appear to represent City policy or to be on behalf of the
City.
7) Elected Officials and Committee Members have a responsibility to treat all
persons in a respectful and courteous manner. Inquiries from the public should be
addressed in a forthright manner.
8) Elected Officials and Committee Members should remain impartial in
consideration of public policies. They should not be unduly influences by family
relationships, business interests, religious affiliation, or friendships in the
formulation or adoption of rules, regulations, or other policy matters.
Additionally, services and programs should be provided in a fair and equitable
manner.
CITY OF WAUKEE
CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND
CITIZEN BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
As an (appointed / elected) member of the _______________________________,
I acknowledge that I have received the City of Waukee Code of Conduct.
Signature Date
Print or Type Name
*Sign and date this page and return it to City Clerk Becky Schuett at bschuett@waukee.org or by mail
to Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee, IA 50263.*