88-406RESOLUTION NO. 88R-406
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM ADOPTING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALL CITY
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the
proper operation of democratic government requires that public
officials be independent and impartial in their judgment and
actions; that public office not be used for personal gain; that
the public have confidence in the integrity of its government
and public officials; and that public deliberations and actions
be conducted in an atmosphere free from personal animosity and
hostility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that
the adoption of a Code of Ethics for members of the City
Council and members of its boards and commissions would further
the purposes hereinabove set forth.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Anaheim that the City Council hereby adopts the
following Code of Ethics for each member of the City Council
and each member of any City board or commission.
CODE OF ETHICS
Each member of the City Council and each member of any City
board or commission has a duty to:
1. Respect
the rule of
high ethical
and adhere to the American ideals of government,
law, the principles of public administration, and
conduct in the performance of public duties.
2. Represent and work for the common good of the City and not
for any private interest.
3. Refrain from accepting gifts or favors or promises of
future benefits which might compromise or tend to impair
independence of judgment or action.
4. Provide fair and equal treatment for all persons and
matters coming before the Council (board or commission).
5. Learn and study the background and purposes of important
items of business before voting.
6. Faithfully perform all duties of office.
7. Refrain from disclosing any information received
confidentially concerning the business of the City or
received during any closed session of the Council (board
or commission) held pursuant to state law.
8. Decline any employment incompatible with public duty.
9. Refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or
verbal attacks upon the character, motives, ethics or
morals of other members of the Council (board or
commission) or the public, or other personal comments
germane to the issues before the Council (board or
commission).
not
10. Listen courteously and attentively to ail public
discussions at Council (board or commission) meetings and
avoid interrupting other speakers, including other Council
(board or commission) members, except as may be permitted
by established Rules of Order.
11. Faithfully attend all sessions
or commission) unless unable to do
reason or disability.
of the Council (board
so for some compelling
12. Maintain the highest standard of public conduct by
refusing to condone breaches of public trust or improper
attempts to influence legislation and by being willing to
censure any member who willfully violates the rules of
conduct contained in this Code of Ethics.
the
November, 1988.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by
City Council of the City of Anaheim thislith day of
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, LEONORA N. SOHL,
City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 88R-406 was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting provided by law, of the City Council of the City of Anaheim held on
the 15th day of November, 1988, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES
NOES
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Ehrle, Hunter, Kaywood and Pickler
None
Bay
None
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the Mayor of the City of Anaheim signed said
Resolution No. 88R-406 on the 16th day of November, 1988.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of the City of Anaheim this 16th day of November, 1988.
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)
I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 88R-406 duly passed and
adopted by the Anaheim City Council on November 15, 1988.
CITY CLERK O} TIlE CI'CY OF ANAHEIM