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Confidential Information — Council members shall respect and preserve the confidentiality of non - public, protected non - public, private, and confidential information provided to them concerning matters of the city. They shall neither disclose confidential information without proper legal authorization nor use such information to advance their personal, financial or private interests. Notice of Attendance — If any council member has knowledge or reason to believe that there will be a large or emotional attendance at an upcoming council meeting or work session, they have an obligation to inform the city administrator as soon as they become aware of the potential situation. Implementation Orientation — This Code of Conduct shall be included in the regular orientations for new city council members. Following each election, the new council shall, by resolution of its elected members, adopt a city council code of conduct. Compliance and Enforcement — Council members themselves have the primary responsibility to assure that the code of conduct is understood and followed and that the public can continue to have full confidence in the integrity of the Lino Lakes city government. Remedies It is the responsibility of the city council to police its members. When inappropriate behaviors are observed, any member of the council can intervene. If inappropriate behavior is observed, the city council will discuss the behavior at a council work session. By direction of the council, it will be determined whether: a. A letter is sent to the offending council member stating that they have been found operating outside the established code of conduct, requesting them to correct the behavior identified as inappropriate; or b. The council member is formally sanctioned by resolution at a council meeting. Resolution 06 -58 adopting this Code of Conduct was adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council on April 10, 2006. John Bergeson, Mayor •