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CITY OF VILLA PARK <br />ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY <br />Section 6-07 Code of Ethics and Values <br />PURPOSE <br />Good govemment requires that decision-makers and policy makers be inde <br />impartial, and accountable to the people they serve. The City of Villa Park ha adc <br />Code of Ethics and Values to promote and maintain the highest standards o pers <br />professional conduct in the pursuit of good govemment. All elected nd a <br />officials, City employees, volunteers, and others who participate in the city' goN <br />are required to subscribe to this Code, understand how it applies to their <br />responsibilities, and practice its eight core values in their work. <br />Because we seek public confidence in the City's services and public trust f its <br />makers, our decisions and our work must meet the most demanding ethical tani <br />demonstrate the highest levels of achievement in following this code. <br />1. As a Representative of the City of Villa Park, I will be ethical. In <br />this value looks like: <br />a. I am trustworthy, acting with the utmost integrity and moral c <br />b. I am truthful, do what I say I will do, and am dependable. <br />c. I make impartial decisions, free of bribes, unlawful gifts, n <br />interests, and financial and other personal interests th <br />independence of judgment or action. <br />d. I am fair, distributing benefits and burdens according to c <br />equitable criteria. <br />e. I extend equal opportunities and due process to all parti <br />under consideration. If I engage in unilateral meetings and <br />do so without making voting decisions. <br />f. I show respect for persons, confidences, and information ~ <br />"confidential." <br />g. I use my title(s) only when conducting official City business, 1 <br />purposes, or as an indication of background and exper <br />considering whether I am exceeding or appearing to exceed <br />2. As a Representative of the City of Villa Park, I will be <br />practice, this value looks like: <br />a. I apply my knowledge and expertise to my assigned activ <br />interpersonal relationships that are part of my job in <br />confident, competent, and productive manner. <br />b. I approach my job and work-related relationships with a pos <br />c. I keep my professional knowledge and skills current and grc <br />- 115 - <br />this <br />and <br />ment <br />and <br />row p litical <br />impa r my <br />isisterit and <br />; in rrl~tters <br />scussi ns, I <br />signatod as <br />infomfiation <br />s, ca ruiry <br />( auth rity. <br />sion . I n <br />and the <br />cons tent, <br />attit e. <br />9• <br />19 ? <br />