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Cot) _ File, N om b r <br />MoUNaas VzEW <br />Statement of Values <br />Preamble <br />The proper operation of democratic government requires that decision -makers be <br />independent, impartial, and accountable to the people they serve. The City of Mounds View <br />has adopted this Statement of Values to promote and maintain the highest standards of <br />personal and professional conduct in the City's government. All elected and appointed <br />officials, City employees, and volunteers are required to subscribe to this statement, <br />understand how it applies to their specific responsibilities, and practice its core values in <br />their work. Because we seek public confidence in the City's services and public trust of its <br />decision -makers, our decisions and our work must meet the most demanding ethical <br />standards and demonstrate the highest levels of achievement in following this statement. <br />The Values <br />As a Representative of the City of Mounds View, <br />1. I serve the public interest <br />2. 1 fulfill the duties and responsibilities of holding public office <br />3. 1 am ethical <br />4. 1 am professional <br />5. 1 am fiscally responsible <br />6. 1 am conscientious <br />7. 1 communicate effectively <br />8. 1 am collaborative <br />9. 1 am forward thinking <br />Value expressions <br />1. I serve the public interest. In practice, this value means that: <br />a. I provide courteous, equitable, and prompt service to everyone. <br />b. I am attuned to, and care about, the needs and issues of citizens, public officials, <br />and city workers. <br />c. I am interested, engaged, and responsive in my interactions with constituents. <br />d. I recognize and support the public's right to know the publics business. <br />