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A council member or member of any board or commission must not use public money, <br />time, personnel, facilities, or equipment for private gain or political campaign activities <br />except when: <br />a. the use is required or authorized by law; or <br />b. the use is no greater than that allowed for members of the general public. <br />This paragraph does not prohibit correspondence at any time to individual residents in <br />response to the resident's specific inquiries, or general surveys of residents that are <br />conducted before the time of filing for candidacy for elective office. <br />12a. Representation of Private Interests <br />In keeping with their role as stewards of the public trust, council members or member of <br />a board or commission shall not appear on behalf of the private interests of a third -party <br />before the City council or any board, commission or committee or proceeding of the City. <br />12b. Advocacy <br />To the best of their ability, council members or member of a board or commission shall <br />represent the official policies and positions of the body. When presenting their personal <br />opinions or positions, members shall explicitly state that they do not represent the council <br />or the City. <br />A council member or member of a board or commission must not act as an agent or <br />attorney for another before the city council or a board or commission in a matter where a <br />conflict of interest exists or may exist. <br />13. Improper Influence <br />A council member or member of any board or commission must not use the official <br />position to secure special privileges or exemptions for the person or others. <br />Council members shall refrain from using their position to improperly influence the <br />deliberations or decisions of City staff, boards, commissions or committees. <br />14. Intentional Violation of Provisions <br />A council member or member of any board or commission must not intentionally violate <br />a provision of the city charter or the city ordinances. <br />Council members shall respect and adhere to the council- Administrator structure of Lino <br />Lakes City government as provided in State law and the City Charter. <br />XXX.XXX Implementation <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />