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City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, hGanesota SM47
Res. No. % - 1
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Pro -Plymouth Pledge on January 3, 1994;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Plymouth, Minnesota does hereby rcaftirm its commitment to the principles ad forth in the
Pro -Plymouth Pledge and agrees to adhere to these principles during 1996.
Adopted by the City Council on January 9, 1996,
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THE, PRO -PLYMOUTH PLEDGE
We realize that our offse is not our own, but is a trust granted to us by the citizens of
Plymouth. We believe that the public trust requires mutual trust among ourselves in
order to succeed. The Plymouth City Council pledges to build and to maintain trust
among ourselves and with the public by upholding these principles:
1. To honor the principle of civility in interactions with fellow council members,
staff, and citizens by respectfully debating the Issues and the facts behind them,
not personal character or motives.
2. To focus on the present and future needs of the City, using the past only if it
can enlighten the present in a positive manner.
3. To exercise Judicious restraint when making public pronouncements, whether
written or oral, In ways that affirm and respect fellow city council members,
staff, and the citizens, and to share such communications with fellow council
members and staff in advance whenever possible.
4. To maintain ethical standards that honor the letter and spirit of all laws and
policies relating to ethics, conflicts of interest, and disclosures.
S. To recognize that the people of Plymouth are partners with the City who must
be informed and invited to fully participate in our decisions and actions.
Adopted by the City Council on January 3, 1994.
Req,fi►med by the Clty Council on January 3, 1995, January 9, 1996.
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