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RESOLUTION 6257 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ADOPTING THE MOUNDS VIEW RULES OF CONDUCT WHEREAS, in March of 2004, the City Council and Department Heads held a “Leadership – Planning – Team Building” retreat; and WHEREAS, the City Council and Department Heads discussed the past, present, and future and responded with a plan to address the challenges facing the City of Mounds View; and WHEREAS, The City Council and Department Heads developed a shared vision for success by agreeing on a Mounds View Rules of Conduct, which reads: Mounds View Rules of Conduct Rule#1 Council Members treat each other, the staff and the public with respect and dignity. Rule #2 Council Members maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in their public and private dealings. Rule #3 Council Members recognize the interdependency of the Council and the Professional Staff. Rule #4 Council Members are courteous in their dealings, and do not interrupt other Council Members, the Staff or Citizens when they are speaking at Council meetings. Rule #5 Council Members respect the individuality and contribution that other Council Members and Staff Members bring to the City. Rule #6 Council Members respect the majority vote of the Council, and do not undermine or sabotage implementation of ordinances, policies, and rules passed by the majority. Rule #7 Council Members respect and do not belittle, the minority opinions and votes of Council Members who are not part of the majority vote on key issues. Rule #8 Council Members praise in public and criticize and discipline in private. Rule #9 Council Members focus on the “Big Picture of the City,” thinking and acting strategically. Rule #10 Council Members set an example for others to follow.