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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2019-278RESOLUTION NO. 2019-278 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE CITY OF LODI CODE OF ETHICS AND VALUES THEREBY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-115 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lodi Code of Ethics and Values, as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi to be effective immediately; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall apply to members of the Lodi City Council, City Council Appointees (i.e. City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk), and Executive Management (i.e. Department Heads not represented by a bargaining group); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2004-115 is hereby rescinded. Dated: December 18, 2019 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2019-278 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held December 18, 2019, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Mounce, Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None PAMELA M. FARRIS Assistant City Clerk 2019-278 EXHIBIT A CITY OF LODI Code of Ethics and Values PREAMBLE The proper operation of democratic government requires that decision -makers be independent, impartial, and accountable to the people they serve. The City of Lodi has adopted this Code of Ethics and Values to promote and maintain the highest standards of personal professional conduct in the City's government. All elected and appointed officials (i.e. City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk), and Executive Management (i,e. Department Heads not represented by a bargaining group) are required to subscribe to this Code, understand how it applies to their specific responsibilities, and practice its eight core values in their work. Because we seek public confidence in the City's services and public trust of its decision -makers, our decisions and our work must meet the most demanding ethical standards and demonstrate the highest levels of achievement in following this Code. Core Values - As a representative of the City of Lodi, I will be ethical. In practice, this value looks like: a) I am trustworthy, acting with the utmost integrity and moral courage. b) I am truthful, do what I say I will do, and am dependable. C) I make impartial decisions, free of bribes, unlawful gifts, narrow political interests, and financial and other personal interest that impair my independence of judgment or action. d) I am fair, distributing benefits and burdens according to consistent and equitable criteria. e) I extend equal opportunities and due process to all parties in matters under consideration. If I engage in unilateral meetings and discussions, I do so without making voting decisions. f) I show respect for persons, confidences, and information designated as "confidential" to the extent permitted by California law. g) I use my title(s) only when conducting official City business, for information purposes, or as an indication of background and expertise, carefully considering whether I am exceeding or appearing to exceed my authority. 2. As a representative of the City of Lodi, I will be professional. In practice, this value looks like: a) I apply my knowledge and expertise to my assigned activities and to the interpersonal relationships that are part of my job in a consistent, confident, competent, and productive manner. b) I approach my job and work-related relationships with a positive attitude. C) I keep my professional knowledge and skills current and growing. 3. As a representative of the City of Lodi, I will be service-oriented. In practice, this value looks like: a) I provide friendly, receptive, courteous service to everyone. b) I am attuned to, and care about, the needs and issues of citizens, public officials, and City workers. C) In my interactions with constituents, I am interested, engaged, and responsive. 4. As a representative of the City of Lodi, I will be fiscally responsible. In practice, this value looks like: a) I make decisions after prudent consideration of their financial impact, taking into account the long-term financial needs of the City, especially its financial stability. b) I demonstrate concern for the proper use of City assets (e.g. personnel, time, property, equipment, and funds) and follow established procedures. C) I make good financial decisions that seek to preserve programs and services for City residents. 5. As a representative of the City of Lodi, I will be organized. In practice, this value looks like: a) I act in an efficient manner, making decisions and recommendations based upon research and facts, taking into consideration short- and long- term goals. b) I follow through in a responsible way, keeping others informed, and responding in a timely fashion. C) I am respectful of established City processes and guidelines. 6. As a representative of the City of Lodi, I will be communicative. In practice, this value looks like: a) I convey the City's care for and commitment to its citizens. b) I communicate in various ways that I am approachable, open-minded, and willing to participate in dialog. C) I engage in effective two-way communication, by listening carefully, asking questions, and determining an appropriate response, which adds value to conversations. 7. As a representative of the City of Lodi, I will be collaborative. In practice, this value looks like: a) I act in a cooperative manner with groups and other individuals, working together in a spirit of tolerance and understanding. b) I work toward consensus -building and gain value from diverse opinions. C) I accomplish the goals and responsibilities of my individual position, while respecting my role as a member of a team. d) I consider the broader regional and state-wide implications of the City's decisions and issues. 8. As a representative of the City of Lodi, I will be progressive. In practice, this value looks like: a) I exhibit a proactive, innovative approach to setting goals and conducting the City's business. b) I display a style that maintains consistent standards, but is also sensitive to the need to compromise, "thinking outside the box," and improving existing paradigms when necessary. C) I promote intelligent and thoughtful innovation in order to forward the City's policy agenda and City services. ETHICAL STANDARDS: AB 1234 Mandatory Ethics Training: Government Code sections 53235 and 53235.1 state that, if a local agency provides compensation, salary, or a stipend to a member of a legislative body or reimbursement for expenses incurred by a member of a legislative body in the performance of official duties, then all local agency officials shall receive two-hour training in ethics. The City of Lodi provides a training opportunity in December of even -numbered years; the League of California Cities and other agencies offer training opportunities through conferences; and on-line training is available through sources such as the Fair Political Practices Commission and Institute of Local Government. Members of the City Council, Appointed Officials, and Executive Management are required to receive ethics training that complies with Section 53235 within 30 -days of taking office or commencement of employment and no later than December 31 of even - numbered years thereafter. AB 1661 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Education: AB 1661 (Government Code sections 53237-53237.5) requires local agency officials, including Council Members, to receive two hours of sexual harassment prevention training and education within the first six months of taking office and every two years thereafter if the agency provides any type of compensation, salary, or stipend to those officials. The City of Lodi may provide training opportunities periodically and the League of California Cities and other agencies offer training opportunities through conferences. Members of the City Council, Appointed Officials, and Executive Management are required to receive Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Education within the first six (6) months of taking office or commencement of employment and every two (2) years thereafter.