Res 12-056RESOLUTION NO. 12 -056
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CITY OF POWAY CODE OF ETHICS
WHEREAS, the City of Poway and its representatives strive to serve as models of
professional and ethical conduct; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2006, the City Council adopted a Code of Ethics
establishing high standards of behavior by elected officials, committee members,
employees, and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, since its adoption, the City Council has periodically reviewed the Code
of Ethics reaffirming that its ideals and values increase public confidence, and assist public
officials with daily decision - making; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2012, the City Council held a workshop to review the
Code of Ethics and directed staff to revise the text by reordering the list of ideals and
adding to the listed examples of accountability; and
WHEREAS, the amended City of Poway Code of Ethics continues to build upon the
existing City of Poway Ideals, which are Open and Honest Communication at all Times,
Mutual Respect, and Honor of the Public Trust; and
WHEREAS, the amended City of Poway Code of Ethics continues to emphasize
values and principles which are complementary to ethics laws, but extend beyond
minimum legal requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Poway
hereby amends the City of Poway Code of Ethics.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway at a
regular meeting this 16th day of October 2012.
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ATTEST:
Lin royan, MMC, Cityberk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
I, Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify under
penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 12 -056 was duly adopted by the City
Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 16th day of October, 2012, and that it
was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: BOYACK (via teleconference), GROSCH, MULLIN, CUNNINGHAM,
HIGGINSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISQUALIFIED: NONE
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d A. Troyan, MMC, ity Clerk
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ATTACHMENT: Amended Code of Ethics
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Preamble
The citizens and businesses of Poway are entitled to responsible, fair and honest local
government which has earned the public's full confidence for integrity. The proper
operation of democratic government requires that decision - makers be independent,
impartial, and accountable to those they serve.
Accordingly, the Poway City Council has adopted this Code of Ethics to:
Describe the standards of behavior to which its leaders aspire;
2. Provide an ongoing source of guidance to City officials in their day -to -day
service to the City; and
3. Promote and maintain a culture of ethics.
This Code of Ethics builds upon the City of Poway's Ideals, which include:
Open and Honest Communication at All Times;
Mutual Respect; and
Honor of the Public Trust as Stewards of the Community.
Elected officials, officers, employees, members of committees and commissions, and
volunteers shall comply with the laws of the nation, the State of California and the City of
Poway in the performance of their public duties. These laws include, but are not limited to:
the United States and California constitutions; the Poway Municipal Code, laws pertaining
to conflicts of interest, election campaigns, financial disclosures, employer responsibilities,
and open processes of government; and City ordinances and policies.
The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to set a standard of conduct for all elected officials,
officers, employees, members of committees and commissions, and volunteers for the City
of Poway. The Code will be reviewed and evaluated periodically.
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We maintain Open and Honest Communication at All Times
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lam honest and forthright with my fellow officials, the public and others, even when it is
uncomfortable to do so.
• 1 encourage diverse public engagement in our decision - making processes and support
the public's right to know.
We maintain Mutual Respect
• 1 treat my fellow City officials, staff and the public with patience, courtesy and civility,
even when we disagree on what is best for the community.
• I promote consistency, equity and non - discrimination in public agency decision - making.
We Honor the Public Trust as Stewards of the Community
• 1 am a steward of the public trust.
• 1 understand that the community expects me to serve with dignity and respect for my
office, as well as to be an agent of the democratic process acting in the public interest.
• 1 avoid actions that might cause the public to question my independent judgment.
• 1 do not use my office or the resources of the City for personal or political gain.
• 1 am a prudent steward of public resources and actively consider the impact of my
decisions on the financial and social stability of the City and its residents.
• 1 understand that as an elected official, or as a representative appointed by the City
Council, I cannot act on behalf of, or commit the City to any action or policy that has not
been authorized by the City Council.
• 1 am prepared to make decisions in the public's best interest based on the merits and
substance of the matter at hand, and to take responsibility for my actions, whether
those decisions are popular or not.
We will hold ourselves as individuals and the City of Poway organization as a whole
accountable for acting consistently with this Code of Ethics.
Adopted June 6, 2006
Amended October 16, 2012