20 - PRE & POST EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES

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Item No. 20 memorandum TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: John Godwin, City Manager SUBJECT: PRE- & POST - EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES DATE: May 15, 2017 BACKGROUND: The city currently has a Code of Ethics and Conduct in place (adopted in 2011), as well as procedures for the appointment of members of council- appointed boards, commissions, and committees. However, a more detailed employment policy, which would also include both past and future city employees and officials, could help us ensure the highest standards of behavior, reduce any appearances of wrong- doing, and reduce the pilfering of quality city employees by contractors doing work for the city. Such employment policies are common in many cities and states, as well as the federal government. STATUS OF ISSUE: The attached draft policy does the following: • Restricts the ability of a former employee or official to represent a subsequent employer before the city; • Restricts the ability of a new employee or official to represent a past employer; and • Restricts the ability of an employer performing work for the city from recruiting and hiring city employees or officials. • Restricts the release of confidential information which a city employee or official may possess. BUDGET: NA. RECOMMENDATION: Discuss & provide direction to staff for future adoption.