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Charter Commission July 9, 1998 Page 6 BY-LAWS Because of Commissioner Turner's absence, this item was tabled until the October, 1998, meeting. Chair Montain stated that the new Communication Committee will address this issue at the next meeting. INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM FORM Chair Montain stated that the Initiative and Referendum Form is not yet completed. This item was tabled until the October, 1998, meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Lane, seconded by Vice-Chair Sullivan, to table Mission Statement, By-Laws, and Initiative and Referendum Form until the October, 1998, meeting. CODE OF CONDUCT Vice-Chair Sullivan referred to the Public Employee Conduct handout from the City. He stated that a process is in place for all employees to sign the agreement every year. Chair Montain explained that the City is audited yearly and the signed handout is provided for the audit. Commissioner DeMotts referred to Chapter IOA, Ethics in Government, handout. He stated that because the City population is now over 10,000, the City has been raised to a Class 3 City. Lino Lakes must now comply to Chapter I OA. He stated the new handout from the City regarding Public Employee Conduct does not meet the Chapter 1 OA criteria. Commissioner Kenfield asked if any formal communication had been received indicating the City's population is over 10,000. Commissioner Dunn stated that the City published a statement that indicated the City is over 10,000. Chair Montain asked if Commissioner DeMotts is suggesting that Chapter !OA be added to the new City form. He asked Commissioner DeMotts to call the State Board regarding this matter. Commissioner Kenfield asked if Mayor Sullivan and Mr. Tesch designed the new Code of Conduct. She suggested that dates be put on all documents to determine if they are up to date. Commissioner Corson asked if Chapter I OA referred to City Officials and/or City staff. Commissioner DeMotts read Subdivision 25 which defines "local official". 6