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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1985-969r� r , CUT OF PLYAMft Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on the 2nir day of December 1985. The following members were present: Mayor Dayenpor �ouncilmembers Neils, _ Schneider and Crain The following members were absent: Councilmember Vasiliou •ts �*r rr� Councilmember Crain introduced the following Resolution and moved its adopt on: RESOLUTION 85- 969 RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS IN THE POLICY ESTABLISHING CODE OF ETHICS FOR PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL, BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS WHEREAS, on duly 12, 1982, the City Council adopted a policy establishing a code of ethics for City Council, Board and Commission members; and WHEREAS, the Council is desirous of making certain revisions to that policy to assure that it remains up to date; and WHEREAS, in a memorandum dated November 27, 1985 the City Manager has recommended • changes to the policy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT WMBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does adopt revisions to the Policy Establishing a Code of Ethics for Plymouth City Council, Board and Commission members as set forth in the City Manager's November 27, 1985 memorandum and policy revisions dated December 2, 1985. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Neils , and upon vote being taken thereon, t e o ow ng voted in favor thereof: Mayor Davenport, Councilmembers Neils, Schneider and Crain The following voted against or abstained: none Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 0 POLICY ESTABLISHING CODE OF ETHICS FOR PLYMOUTH CITY COIMCIL, BOM AND COMMISSION N M MS Resolution No. 85- 969 December 2, 1985 (Supersedes Res. 82-343, July 12, 1982) Purpose The City Council of the City of Plymouth confirms its determination that ethical standards among its members and members of the various city boards and commis- sions are essential to the proper conduct of municipal public affairs. By eliminating conflicts of interest and providing a guide for conduct in city matters, the City Council strives to promote the faith and confidence of the citizens of Plymouth in their government. The following standards of conduct are intended to serve- as guidelines for members of the City Council, boards and commissions in carrying out their public responsibilities. This policy is in addition to any statutory requirements, attorney general opinions or court rulings which prescribe allowable actions for City Council, board and commission members. Standards of Conduct 1. Councilmembers or members of any board or commission, shall not use their positions to secure special privileges or exemptions for them- selves or others or to intentionally jeopardize the position or employ- ment of others. 2. Councilmembers or members of a board or commission may not participate In deliberations in any matter before the Council, board or commission which affects that member's financial Interests directly or Indirectly or those of a business with which the member is associated. Whenever such conflict is recognized, the affected members shall disclose for the record such interest prior to any discussion or vote and disqualify themselves from any further official activity on the issue. 3. Councilmembers or members of a board or commission shall not act as an agent or attorney for another in any matter before the City Council or any board or commission or before ang courty administrative board or tribunal in any matter In which the'vity is a party. 4. Councllmembers or members of a board or commission shall not directly or indirectly receive, or agree to receive, any compensation, gift or reward or gratuity as an inducement to support or Influence any matter or proceeding connected with, or related to, the duties of the office. 5. Councilmembers or members of a board or commission shall not enter into any contract with the City of Plymouth. Any Couneilmsimber or member of a board or commission who is an officer director, partner, agent, pro- prietor or employee of any firm or has a proprietary interest of 10 percent or more in any company, business, enterprise or corporation, partnership, labor union or association doing business with the City shall make known that interest in writing as provided in the Disclosure Section of this policy. -20- Resolution No. 85 - 969 December 2, 1985 Page 2 iDisclosures No later than (30) thirty days after the date of the adoption of this policy existing Council, board and commission members shall receive a copy of this Policy and the disclosure form and return the completed form to the City Clerk. Councilmembers elected or appointed subsequent to the date of adoption of this policy shall no later than (30) thirty days following election or appointment to office complete the disclosure form and return it to the City Clerk. All sub- sequent applicants for membership on City boards and commissions shall file a completed disclosure form together with the application form for Board/ Commission membership. within thirty (30) days after the acquisition or sale of any property, each Counetlmember or member of a board or commission shall file as a public record with the City Clerk, a list of all real property In the City of Plymouth owned by such person, that person's spouse, or child, or in which the member has a beneficial interest, disclosing each Individual item held, and by whom. Homestead shall be excluded from the above disclosure. Each Councilmember and member of a board or commission shall disclose all positions as officer, director, partner, agent, proprietor or employee of any firm in which such member has a proprietary Interest of 10% or more In any company, business, enterprise, corporation, partnership, labor union or association doing business with the City of Plymouth, and Indicate with respect to each such relationship whether services are gratuitous or for compensation. Disclosure Form . The disclosure information required by this policy shall be set forth on a form which shall be made available by the City Clerk. Discipline Upon the signed written complaint of any person questioning adherence to this policy or on the Council's own volition, the Council shall refer the matter to the City Attorney for investigation and the City Attorney shall report the results of his investigation to the City Council within 45 days thereafter. A copy of such report shall be furnished to the person complained against. Such person may request a hearing on this matter before the Council which request shall be filed with the City Clerk not later than 10 days following receipt by such person of the City Attorney's report. Upon receipt of the City Attorney's report and at the conclusion of any hearing on the matter, the Council by majority vote may dismiss the complaint as having no merit, may adopt a resolution of censure, or with respect to members of advisory boards and commissions, the Council may remove a member from such board or commission. In the event the complaint is against a member of the City Council, such member shall not participate in the Council's deliberations or vote with respect thereto. -20a-