Resolution 1470RESOLUTION NO: 1470
A RESOLUTION OF THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL REPEALING RESOLUTION 1306
AND IMPLEMENTING A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE MAYOR AND ALL MEMBERS
OF CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, OR WORK GROUPS.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that City business should be conducted publicly, in an atmosphere of
respect and civility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted its own Code of Conduct; and
WHEREAS, the City Council Code of Conduct makes the references to the City Council in Resolution 1306
unnecessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Resolution 1306 is repealed.
Section 2. The following Code of Conduct is adopted and shall apply to the Mayor and members of
all City Boards, Commissions, or work groups.
In the course of their duties, all group leaders will:
1) provide all members a fair opportunity to participate,
2) not permit any member to dominate proceedings or intimidate other members, and
3) not permit any disrespectful behavior toward participants.
In the course of their duties, all participants, including leaders, will:
1) respect the individual talents and contributions of others,
2) avoid offensive comments and behavior,
3) avoid intimidating comments and behavior,
4) listen courteously and attentively,
5) conduct public business In an open and transparent manner,
6) assist leaders in ensuring fair treatment of all members, and
7) assist leaders in controlling disrespectful or intimidating behavior.
When speaking officially, all leaders and members will respectfully convey the position of their group. When
speaking personally, all leaders and members will disclose that their comments are their own, and not made
as a representative of their group.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
RESOLVED this 61^ day of April, 2021.
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MI ELS0N, MAYOR
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: April 2, 2021
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: April 6, 2021
RESOLUTION NO: 1470