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LMC ETHICS ADVISORY PANEL <br />Model Statement of Values <br />Preamble <br />The proper operation of democratic government requires that decision - makers be independent, <br />impartial, and accountable to the people they serve. The City of has adopted this <br />Statement of Values to promote and maintain the highest standards of personal and professional <br />conduct in the City's government. All (select: elected and appointed officials, City employees, <br />and volunteers) are required to subscribe to this statement, understand how it applies to their <br />specific responsibilities, and practice its (number) core values in their work. Because we seek <br />public confidence in the City's services and public trust of its decision - makers, our decisions and <br />our work must meet the most demanding ethical standards and demonstrate the highest levels of <br />achievement in following this statement. <br />The Values <br />As a Representative of the City of <br />1. I serve the public interest. <br />2. I fulfill the duties and responsibilities of holding public office. <br />3. I am ethical. <br />4. I am professional. <br />5. I am fiscally responsible. <br />6. I am conscientious. <br />7. I communicate effectively. <br />8. I am collaborative. <br />9. I am forward thinking. <br />10.Iam <br />Value examples /expressions <br />1. I serve the public interest. In practice this value means that: <br />a. I provide courteous, equitable, and prompt service to everyone. <br />b. I am attuned to, and care about, the needs and issues of citizens, public officials, and city <br />workers. <br />c, I am interested, engaged, and responsive in my interactions with constituents. <br />d. I recognize and support the public's right to know the public's business. <br />2. I fulfill the duties and responsibilities of holding public office. In practice this value <br />means that: <br />a. I observe the highest standards of integrity in my official acts and undertake my <br />responsibilities for the benefit of the greater public good. <br />b. I faithfully discharge the duties of my office regardless of my personal considerations, <br />recognizing that the public interest is my primary concern. <br />c. I uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of <br />Minnesota and carry out impartially the laws of the nation, state, and municipality and <br />thus foster respect for all government. <br />OFFICIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST <br />39 <br />