HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-52 Approving City's Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy for Elected Officials and Appointed Board and Commission Membersa
WHEREAS, Public officials are agents of public purpose and hold their positions
for the benefit of the public; and
WHEREAS, They are bound to uphold the Constitution of the United States and
the Constitution of the State of Minnesota and to carry out impartially the laws of the
Nation, state and municipality and thus to foster respect for all government; and
WHEREAS, They are bound to observe in their official acts the highest standards
of morality and to discharge faithfully the duties of their particular position regardless of
personal considerations, recognizing that the public interest must be their primary
concern. Their conduct in both their official and private affairs should be above
reproach; and
WHEREAS, Public Officials shall adhere to adopted rules of conduct. In
recognition of these goals, this policy is established to guide all officials of the City of
Lake Elmo, whether elected or appointed, paid or unpaid, including members of boards,
committees, commissions, and volunteers of the city.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The City of Lake Elmo City Council
hereby adopts the Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy for Elected Officials and Appointed
Board and Commission Members.
ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE SIXTEENTH DAY
OF OCTOBER 2012.
(Seal)
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
Resolution 2012-52