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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-05-29 163 AB RESOLVE163 n Introduced by Councilor Henderson, May 29, 1974 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Establishing a Code of Ethics for the City wry..._.._._._ ..............._.............. ......... _.._._. Council of the City of Bangor By W My Cmw eff 04 ofBampsc BBSOLYBD, Whereas, the proper operation of democratic government requires that public officials be independent and impartial n their judgment and actions; that government decisions and policy be made in the proper channels of the governmental structure; that public office not be used for personal gain; and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government and public officials; Whereas, the realization of these ends is impaired whenever there exists, or appears to exist, an actual or potential conflict between the private interests of a government official and his or her public duties; and Whereas, the public interest requires ethical standards, beyond purely legal imperatives, with respect to official conduct; NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Bangor: That, it is a Councilor's duty to 1. Respect the American ideals of government, the rule of law, and ethical conduct in the performance of one's public duties; 2. Represent and work for the common n good of the people of the City of Bangor and not for private interest, assuring fair and equal treatment of all persons, claims, and transactions coming before one in one's official capacity; 3. Refuse personal gifts in every instance where one has reason to believe the gift would not have been extended except for o n official position, where one has reason to believe the giver's interests are likely to be a£feetd by official actions, or where the gift is or may be reaonably considered to be designed to influence one's official actions; 4. Prepare oneself for all items scheduled for presentation to the Council; 5. Faithfully perform the duties of a Councilor to attend all sem of the Council and of its committees o£ which one isaa ember, unless unable to do so for some compelling reason or disability; 6. Maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct by refusing to approve breaches of public trust or improper attempts to influence legislation and by being willing to vote to c otherwise discipline any Councilor who willfullyviolatesthe duly established rules for Councilors; J. Disclose to the full Council any substantial conflict of interest, pecuniary or personal, with one's duties as a Councilor; disclose the nature and extent of o interest as an officer, agent, member, or owner of any business entity or other association which i subjectto regulation by the City; and refrain from voting or debating as a member of the Council when such interest is in substantial conflict with one's public duties, 8. Refuse to represent private interests before city agencies or against the City in the courts, except as may be one's duty toward constituents, such service to be rendered without compensation; and refnseto accept o engage in any employment incompatible with one's public duties; 9. Refrain from disclosing confidential information concerning the city government; And That, any conduct allegedly in conflict with this Code of Ethics shall be presented to thefull Council for its consideration and disposition. qN CITY COUNCIL May 29, 1974 Amended by adding the following to 8 "and refrain from seeking o accepting appointive Or elective public office which i may reasonably be c sidered co be, i conflict or incompatible with due's duties as a member of the City Council Of Bangor." by the following yes and no vote: Councilors voting yes: Baldacci, Ballou, Bigney, B[ountas, Henderson, Needham and speirs. Councilors voting n Gass and Mooney. Aa amended, PASS®. 163 AB RESOLVE Entad. rn c01nc i1 CIM1M1 CLG c IN CITY COUNC IL sand 10, 1974 This resolve was reconsidered by the following yes andn vote: Councilors voting yes: Baldacoi, Ballow, Bigney, Brountas, Gane, HendeisOn. Mooney, Needham and Speirs, AmmndmAnh,pfOpOaed,to delete"seeking orccepting" from the previous amendment and substituting therefor voccupyingn. Voted that th✓!namenM nt and order would be considered at the next meeting. STY CLBRK IN CITY June 24, 1974 Amended by deleting "seeking oraccepting" from first amendment eM substituting therefor "occupying", then failed to pass by the following yes and no vote: Councilors voting n Baldacci. BalloGr Bigney, (Money and Needham. Councilors voting yes: Gass, Henderson and Speirs. Cn CITY C Ig7A Mp'f 21 PM Y' 14' CITY CL EA%'S OFFICE ;iiv NC qxy-C9 MF HE 163 AB Amendment to b, deleted - B. sand refrain from seeking or cepting appointive or elective public office which is, or may reasonably be considered to be, in conflict or incompatible with ones duties as a member of the City Council of Bangor." Accruement to be substituted - 8. and refrain from toccupying appointive or elective_ public office which is, or may reasonably be considered to be, in conflict or incompatible AA with one's duties as a member of the City Council of Barger." z Vel` a