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• DRAFT LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT Purpose To establish a Code of Conduct, and associated remedies, that Council members agree to abide by in carrying out their duties as elected officials. This Code of Conduct outlines appropriate council expectations, behavior and interactions with each other, city staff, citizens and all other groups encountered as a result of city business, so as to efficiently and effectively develop and carry out the = "mission, vision, goals and established policies of the ............ city. e /Responsibilities Meetings - By Charter, the Mayor presides over City Council meetings of the "City Council. Speakers, including Council Members, do not speak until recognized by the_Mayor. Act in the Public Interest - Reco "` "g mat service to our citizens must be our primary concern, Council members shall work for the common good of the people of Lino Lakes and not for any private or personal in crest.: Counc l `members will treat all persons, claims and transactions in a fair and equitable i Preparation - Council is expected sessions. or City Council meetings and work Agenda Preparation "- Theqcity Administrator directs preparation of draft meeting agendas. The final agenda is :determined by consensus of the City Council prior to the meeting. At the Council meeting, agenda items may be added or deleted by Council Members or City staff upon consensus of the C Council. Conduct of Members` Staff Direction - Mayor and C Council Members direct city staff, contract employees and consultants only through tyb e "city administrator, as determined by majority vote. Interactions — Council ttaembers shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon the ;character or tives of other members of the= City Council, boards, commissions, commute s staff or them; ublic. Respect for Process - Councilmember duties shall be performed in accordance with 'processes and rules of order established by the City Council Use of Public Resources - Public resources not available to the general public e.g., ( City staff time; equipment, supplies or facilities) shall not'be used by Council rrierxlbers for'private gain or personal purposes. "�� Advocacy - To the best of their al 'tv, Council members shall speak with, one voic; representing the official policies and positions of the City Council. When presenting their personal opinions or positions, members shall explicitly state that they do not represent the Council or the City. Improper Influence — Council members shall refrain from using their position to improperly influence the deliberations or decisions of City staff, boards, commissions or committees.