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D. Administrators implement policies in good faith as equitably and economic <br />regardless of their personal views. <br />E. Whistle-blowing is appropriate on unlawful or improper actions. <br />F. Citizens have a fair and equal opportunity to express their views to City ofl <br />G. City officials do not give the appearance of impropriety or personal gain b; <br />personal gifts. <br />H. City officials devote City resources, including paid time, working supplies <br />as <br />assets, <br />to benefit the public. <br />1. Political campaigns are not conducted on City time or property. <br />1.03.030 Objectivity. <br />City officials' decisions are based on the merits of the issues. Judgment is ind <br />penden <br />and <br />obj ective. <br />A. City officials avoid financial conflict of interest and do not accept benefits <br />rom pe <br />ple <br />requesting to affect decisions. <br />B. If an individual official's financial or personal interests will be specifically <br />ffecte <br />by a <br />decision, the official is to withdraw from participating in the decision. <br />C. City officials avoid bias or favoritism, and respect cultural differences as p <br />art of d <br />ision- <br />making. <br />D. Intervention on behalf of constituents or friends is limited to assuring fairn <br />ss of p <br />cedures <br />clarifying policies or improving service for citizens. <br />1.03.040 Accountability. <br />Open government allows citizens to make informed judgments and to hold of <br />icials a <br />ountabl <br />A. City officials exercise their authority with open meetings and public recor <br />s. <br />B. Officials who delegate responsibilities make sure the work is carried out e <br />icientl <br />and <br />ethically. <br />C. Campaigns for election allow the voters to make an informed choice on ap <br />ropriat <br />criteria. <br />D. Each City employee and appointee is encouraged to improve City systems <br />y iden <br />fying <br />problems and proposing improvements. <br />E. City government systems are self-monitoring, with procedures in place to <br />romote <br />ppropri, <br />actions. <br />1.03.050 Leadership. <br />A. City officials obey all laws and regulations. <br />B. City officials do not exploit loopholes. <br />C. Leadership facilitates, rather than blocks, open discussion. <br />D. Officials avoid discreditable personal conduct and are personally honest. <br />E. All City bureaus and work teams are encouraged to develop detailed ethic, <br />training, and enforcement. <br />F. The City Auditor will publish a pamphlet containing explanations and exaj <br />principles. <br />Explanations and Examples <br />1.03.010 Definitions. <br />155 <br />