Resolution 1306RESOLUTION NO: 1306
A RESOLUTION OF THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING A CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR THE MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, 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,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the following Code of Conduct is adopted and shall apply to the Mayor,
City Councilmembers, 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.
Adopted this 10th of December, 2013.
ATTESTI -NTICA
CITY ftlEKK, SCOTT PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: December 6, 2013
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL December 10, 2013
RESOLUTION NO: 1306