Code of Ethics Christian Price, Mayor. Do they work? Background on ours… Attorney Bill Sims...

Code of Ethics

Christian Price, Mayor

Do they work? Background on ours…

Attorney Bill Sims Recommendations:A. Adopt a Code of EthicsB. Should have a Censure Provision

in the City Code

** Created a Citizen/Council task force **

Code of Ethical Conduct

A. Operate in an Open, Accessible, Transparent Manner, adhering to all laws

B. Conflicts of InterestC. Serve Public Interest over a

Councilmembers interest.D. Undue influence & Appearance of

Impropriety

Code of Ethical Conduct (cont.)

E. Professionalism & CourtesyF. Respect and abide by the Council-

Manager Form of GovernmentG. Use of City equipment, property &

resourcesH. Communications

Reporting Ethics Violations

A. Informal Reporting proceduresB. Formal Reporting procedures

(escalated)

Sanctions

A. WarningB. Letter of ReprimandC. Public Censure, which may include:

1) Loss of assignments2) Loss of Power to appoint members to

BCC’s3) Loss of Council Discretionary funds4) Loss of City-related travel privileges

D. Demand for non-monetary restitution (ie. Public apology, etc.)

Sanctions (cont.)

E. Demand for reimbursement of administrative, legal or investigation costs for prosecuting the violation

F. More serious infractions or violations of this code may result as deemed appropriate by council.

Agreement & Signature

“As a prerequisite for exercising any power of office, each city official is required to read and agree in writing to comply with the provisions of these laws, regulations policies and this ethics code”

Results: Codified

Now part of the Maricopa City Code.

Questions?

Christian Price, Mayor