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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.
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Resolution 6257
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council hereby
adopt the City of Mounds View Rules of Conduct.
Adopted this 24th day of May, 2004.
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