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S:Y7er boamm&JeidaiwWMEUh'ss Pdicy-AmeodawN.POC pertnitted by law. I will use my title and city togo or letterhead only when City business and will not exceed my authority. 2. As a representative of the City of Denton, I will be service-oriente4 I will be friendly, receptive, courteous, and respectful to everyone. I will be about the needs and issues of all Denton citizens. official and care 3. As a representative of the City of Denton, I will be fiscally responsi 1e. I wiil make prudent decisions, taking into account the long-term financial ne ds of ttie City and its financial stabiiity. I will make decisions that seek to promote programs d servi s for City residents. 4. As a representative af the City of Denton, I will be communicative. I will communicate that I am approachable, open-minded and willing to enter into di og. I wiIl listen carefully and my response will add value to the conversation. 5. As a representative of the City o#' Denton, I will be cooperative. 1 wili work toward consensus building and gain value from diverse opinions I wi approach my position and relationships with a positive attitude. I will consider the br ader r ional and statewide implications of decisions. I will work with the Universities, DIS , the C ambers of Commerce, other governmental entities, and local nonprofit agencies and ot ers as artners on common issues. 6. As a representative of the City of Denton, 1 wiEl be progressive and receptie to new ideas. I will promote intelligent and thoughtful innovation whenever possible. 1 will be sens tive to the need for compromise, to think creatively, and improve existing models whe necess y. I will keep my knowledge of local government current and growing. 7. As a representative of the City of Denton, I will not be delinquent in payi g monies owed the City. I will not be in arrears on any city taxes, utitity service charges, or other ob igation owed the City. Elected officials and appointed officials, boards and commissions must adhere Texas statutes: Civil Statutes Open Meetings Act (Tex. Govt. Code. Ann. Ch. 551) Public Information Act/Open Records Act (Tex. Govt. Code. Ann. Conflicts of Interest (Tex. Loc. Govt. Code, Ch. 171, Ch. 212) Official Misconduct (Tex. Penal Code, Ch. 36, Ch. 39) Nepotism (Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann., arts. 5996a & 5996b) Whistleblower Protection (Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann., art. 6552-16a) the 552) 96 80