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STATEMENT OF VALUES <br />Expectations of Councilmembers to Model Values and Civility <br />As a representative of the City, <br /> I serve the public interest. 1. <br /> I fulfill the duties and responsibilities of holding public office. 2. <br /> I am ethical. 3. <br /> I am professional. 4. <br /> I am fiscally responsible. 5. <br /> I am conscientious. 6. <br /> I communicate effectively. 7. <br /> I am collaborative. 8. <br /> I am forward thinking. 9. <br /> I am respectful and model civility. 10. <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, 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 public’s business. <br />2. I fulfill the duties and responsibilities of holding public office. In practice, this value <br /> means that: <br /> a. I observe the highest standards of integrity in my official acts and undertake my responsibilities for <br /> the benefit of the greater public good. <br /> b. I faithfully discharge the duties of my office regardless of my personal considerations or partisan <br /> agenda, recognizing that the public interest is my primary concern. <br /> c. I uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Minnesota and <br /> carry out impartially the laws of the nation, state, and municipality and thus foster respect for all <br /> government. <br /> d. I comply with both the letter and the spirit of the laws and policies affecting operations of the city. <br /> e. I recognize my obligation to implement the adopted goals and objectives of the city in good faith, <br /> regardless of my personal views. <br /> f. I conduct myself in both my official and personal actions in a manner that is above reproach. <br /> g. I do not use my position to secure for myself or others special privileges or exemptions that are <br /> different from those available to the general public. <br /> h. I understand and abide by the respective roles and responsibilities of elected and appointed <br /> officials and city staff and will not undermine them in their work. <br /> i. I am independent, impartial, and fair in my judgment and actions.