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Positive Work Environment — Council members shall support a positive, efficient and effective environment for residents, businesses and City employees. Steward of City Funds — When the end of a Council member's service on the City Council has been determined by means of not seeking re- election, resignation, or the results of an election, that Council member shall not subject the city to unnecessary travel and /or tuition costs. Communication Sharing of Information - It is the responsibility of Council members to publicly share information that pertains to a topic under consideration that they have received from sources outside of the public decision - making process with all other Council members. Request for Information - All ele . fficials shall receive the same information at the same time when deemed ready fog tribution by staff. If an elected official requests information in advance of others on the City Council, the matter should be resolved by a majority of the City Council. Coordination with City Staff - Appropriate City staff should be i - volved en Council members meet with officials from other agencies and jurisdiction o ens _. roper staff support as needed and to keep staff informed' Citizen Questions - Elected officials should refer questions a d co r »ii citizens to the city administrator or appropriate department director. Ci y staf s » i report back to City Council on the resolution of the referral. Confidential Information — Council members shall respect and preserve the confidentiality of information provided to them concerning matters of the City. They shall neither disclose co ntial informatioa without proper legal authorization nor use such informa to ance their personal, financial or private interests. Notice of Attendance — If any Council member has knowledge or reason to believe that t .re is going to be a large or emotional attendance at an upcoming Council meeting or w ssion, they have an obligation to inform the City Administrator as soon as they are of the potential situation. Implementation enttion — This Code of Conduct shall be included in the regular orientations, l n C4;ncil.members. Council members ring office shall sign a statement affirming e read undersian d agree to a de by the Cite- of Lino Lakes City Cuncil C Cotnp n an " Enforcement — Council members themselves have the prtrn.° on .ilt, y to a e7that this code of conduct are understood and met and that the public can co ue to have full c„ o fidence in the integrity of City government. a' Remedies It is the responsibility of City Council to police its members. When mapprop behaviors are observed, any member of the Council can intervene If inappropriate beha is observed the City Council will discuss the behavior at ouncil work direction of council it will be determined whether: a. A letter is sent to the offending councilmember stating they have been found operating outside the established Code of Conduct and requesting them to correct the behavior identified as inappropriate or b. The councilmember is formally sanctioned by resolution at a council meeting.