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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 5.A.
For Meeting of: March 1, 2022
ITEM TITLE: Council Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct
SUBMITTED BY: Bob Harrison, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Principles of Conduct and the Code of Ethics for Yakima City Council members needs to be
updated with the new Council members. Attached for Council consideration is a copy of both
documents for review and discussion.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
d Principles of Conduct 2/11/2022 Corer Memo
❑ Code of Ethics 2/11/2022 Corer Memo
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PR/WC/TEES of COWD21C7for'YAlIUWA CITY COVWCIL 9Y1Q*l ER5
Adopted fvlarcli 1, 2022
rlhe Principles of Conduct is supplemental to the Yakima Wlunicipal Code and the Code of Ethics and
applies to the City Council. sae Principles of Conduct describes now City of Yakima Council members
treat each other and worktogether for the common good of the community. Conducting the City's
business in an atmosphere of respect and civility is the underlying theme in this Code. City Council
members are responsible for flouring themselves and each other accountable for displaying actions and
behaviors that consistently model the ideals eipressedin the Code.
As a City Council member, of the City of Yakima, I agree to these principles of conduct:
I. Consistently demonstrate the principles of professionalism, respect, and civility in
working for the greater good of Yakima.
II. Treat each other with trust, respect, honestly,fairness, sensitivity, and dignity.
III. Committed to acting and being seen as acting with integrity and impartiality that will
bear the closest scrutiny.
IV Committed to working with City officials and staff in a conscientious and respectful
manner.
V Support a positive and constructive environment for residents, businesses, and City
employees.
`lL c!tefrain from abusive conduct,personal charges, or verbal attacks upon the character or
motives of other members of the City Council, boards, commission, committees, staff, or the
public.
CII. c!Cefrain from influencing any person in an improper way to try to obtain any advantages or
favors.
`CIIL Avoid personal comments that could offendothers.
IX. Listen courteously and attentively to all pub Tic discussions and treat at people the way I wisfi
to be treated.
X. (Be aware that written notes, voicemadmessages, email and other communication that occurs
during the conduct of the City's business is subject to public disclosure. Even private
conversations can have a public presence.
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CODE of ETHICS CF[tYCOVWCIE WEWBE12,S
CouncilWembers willfiereafier conduct themselves according to the following rules of conduct
as they pertain to work for, and on behalf of, tfie City of Yakima:
I. CouncilWembers snarl maintain decorum and set an example for conduct when
representing the City, and endeavor not to disgrace or embarrass tfie City while
acting in an officialcapacity.
II. CouncilWembers snarlrepresent tfiat opinions stated are tfie Wembers own and
do not necessarily represent those of tfie Council unless tfie Council nos voted and
passed an ordinance, resolution or motion tfiat so states tfie e.Tressedporky.
III. CouncilWembers snarl not divulge information discussed in executive session.
IV CouncilWembers snarl make public any conflict of interest tfie Wember nos with
respect to any issue under consideration by tfie Council Tae CouncilWember
shall not participate in discussions of the subject and shall not vote on it if the
Council Wembernos apersonal,financial or property involvement in the subject.
`v CouncilWembers snarl not use their position or City resources for personal or
family gain, especia[Zy financial gain, including the acceptance ofgs and gratuities.
qll. CouncilWembers snarl not fiord or acquire a financial interest in any contract voted on
by them for one year after leaving office.
vll. CouncilWembers snarl not assist or represent parties in official City matters they were
involved in while in office for one year after leaving office.
vIII. CouncilWembers snarl not make knowingly and intentionally false statements on
which the Council, City staff or other agencies rely to establish policy or make
important decisions.
Dated the Pt day of %arch , 2022
Janice cDeccio, %ayor Soneya Lund,Assistant%ayor
c liana%arias, council-Walther Danny.7ferrera, Council%ember
Patricia Byers, Council%ember Watt Brown, Council%ember
.7fol6 Cousens, Council%ember