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CODE OF ETHICS FOR METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEMBERS WHEREAS, public confidence in the integrity of governmental officials is an essential ingredient for effective government; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the metropolitan area are entitled to expect that the Metropolitan Council members will adhere to the highest ethical standards; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council believes that these ethical standards should be made known to all citizens of the metropolitan area. NOW, THEREFORE, THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL HAS DETERMINED THAT: 1. A Council member in the course of or in relation to his or her official duties should not, directly or indirectly, receive or agree to receive any payment of expense, compensation, gift, reward, gratuity, favor, service or promise of future employment or other future benefit from any source other than the Council for any activity related to the duties of a Council member with the exception of: (a) gifts of nominal value; (b) plaques or similar mementos recognizing individual service; (c) honoraria and expenses for papers, talks, demonstrations or appearances made by Council members for which they are not compensated or reimbursed by the Council; or (d) reimbursement of expenses for travel or meals, not to exceed actual expenses incurred, which are not reimbursed by the Council. 2. A Council member should not use confidential information to further the member's private interests and should not accept employment or involvement in a business or activity that would require the member to disclose or use such confidential information. 3. A Council member should not apply for employment at the Metropolitan Council for at least one year from the last date of service as a Council member. 4. A Council member should not use or allow the use of the Council's leased premises, equipment or supplies, including postage, for the member's private interests or for any other use not directly related to the member's duties and responsibilities.