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organizational responsibility or a personal relationship that would present a conflict of interest under <br /> applicable State law. <br /> Except as permitted by law, a councilmember or member of a board or commission must disclose a <br /> potential conflict of interest for the public record and refrain from participating in the discussion and <br /> vote when a matter comes before that person which: (1) Affects the person's financial interests or <br /> those of a business with which the person is associated, unless the effect on the person or business is <br /> no greater than on other members of the same business classification, profession, or occupation; or (2) <br /> Affects the financial interests of an organization in which the person participates as a member of the <br /> governing body, unless the person serves in that capacity as the City's representative. <br /> Social Media — The City requires Councilmembers and board or commission members to act in a <br /> prudent manner with regard to postings on social media sites. <br /> Implementation <br /> Orientation — This Code of Conduct shall be included in the regular orientation for new <br /> Councilmembers. Following each election, the new council shall ratify this Code of Conduct by <br /> resolution. <br /> Compliance and Enforcement—Councilmembers are responsible for assuring that the Code of Conduct <br /> is understood and followed, and that the public can continue to have full confidence in the integrity of <br /> the Lino Lakes city government. <br /> Remedies <br /> The City Council is responsible for policing its members. When inappropriate behaviors are observed, <br /> any member of the Council can intervene. If inappropriate behavior is observed, the City Council will <br /> discuss the behavior at a council work session. By direction of the Council, it will be determined by <br /> majority vote whether: <br /> 1) A letter is sent to the offending Councilmember stating that he/she failed to observe the <br /> Code of Conduct and requesting that the inappropriate behavior be redressed; or, <br /> 2) The Councilmember is formally sanctioned by resolution at a Council Meeting. <br /> Resolution 06-58 adopting this Code of Conduct was approved by the Lino Lakes City Council on April <br /> 10, 2006. This Code of Conduct was amended November 22, 2010, October 8, 2018, and February 12, <br /> 2024. <br /> Ac67‘ i"e" <br /> Rob Ra#fierty, Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk <br />