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RESOLUTION NO. 03-
AN RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BI
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING CORE
MINIMUM STANDARDS OF COND1
OFFICERS OF THE CITY;
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BEACH,
AND
FOR PUBLIC
FOR AN
WHEREAS, although Chapter 112.311, Florida Statutes the Code of
for public officers and employees, was to ensure that the public be
from conflicts of interest and unethic~ by elected and appointed public
the City Commission has local guidelines should be established
ensure confidence in the integrity of government and the City's public officers;
WHEREAS, the City
establish core values and
be guided in the
of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, desires
standards by which the City's public officers
of their designated duties; and
WHEREAS, the
to apply to
of the City o
of Boynton Beach core values and standards of conduct are
and day-to-day conduct of elected and appointed public
Beach; and
e~ guid~
these core values and standards of conduct will serve as a valuable
all those in whom the public has placed its trust; and
the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach has determined
ore values and standards of conduct are in the best interests of the citizens of
of Boynton Beach, and will assist in ensuring that the City's elected and
:ed officials have basic standards established by which to guide their conduct; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
)ynton Beach, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed
as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon
adoption hereof.
SECTION 2. The City Commission hereby establishes the following core values
and standards of conduct for all elected and appointed officers of the City:
Core Values and Standards of conduct.
The term "public officer" means any person elected to the City
Commission or any person appointed to any City board.
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In furtherance of the public trust assumed by public officers o~the City
upon their election or appointment to public office or emplo following
standards of conduct shall be applicable to public officers of the ~:
(a) Core Values. Each public officer shal
commitment to the following core values of the City
follows:
his or her
f Boynton Beach, as
Diversity - A public officer will use strengths that come from
our differences as we work toward completion of our goals.
(2)
Integrity - A public officer wil consistency in action
and words grounded in ethic :onduct. Having the courage to do
the right thing and to be held accountable for our
decisions.
(3)
Stewardship - A pu officer will practice responsible
management of flic and natural resources entrusted to our care.
(4)
Creativity
to develop
officer will encourage the use of imagination
ideas and find improvements.
(b)
commitment to the
as follows:
Each public officer shall pledge his or her
standards of conduct of the City of Boynton Beach,
(1) L
by example. A public officer will display leadership
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Subscribing to the City of Boynton Beach standards of
conduct for Public Officers; and
Promoting a sense of community, community values, and
community spirit and by embracing diversity within the
community, while focusing o n t he importance and values
of family; and
Practicing a "can do" attitude rather than an attitude of
negativity; and
Developing vision or focus on the future, and supporting
the achievement of vision; and
Being responsive; and
Recognizing and fostering leadership throughout the City
government a nd t he residential a nd business communities
of the City; and
Balancing statesmanship and political and professional
goals; and
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(2)
(3)
Maintaining a positive image, while
best interests of the City and its citizens.
towards the
Empowerment (mindset/orientation)
display an empowerment attitude by:
A public officer will
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Encouraging citizens to be
partners in City
officers of the City to
Empowering City
the quality of the
government; and
Encouraging
successful, ethi,
Maximizing
citizens.
responsible and informed
that function with public
a shared vision; and
to continuously improve
services provided by City
by governing the City as a
business model; and
while minimizing tax burdens on
Customer
officer will
involvement (volunteerism/action). A public
,ge and promote customer focus and
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citizens and residents to be involved in
and bridging the gap between City government
community; and
Promoting specific avenues by which citizen input is
gathered and information is disseminated by the City; and
Encouraging citizen involvement in decision-making; and
Supporting data-based decision-making.
Continuous improvement. A public officer will work towards
continuous improvement through:
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Self-improvement through education, personal growth, and
personal learning; and
Supporting process improvement in City systems and key
process improvements through knowledge-based decision-
making; and
Supporting and encouraging personal wellness and
professional development throughout City government; and
Supporting innovation through technology; and
Promoting effective use o f customer feedback to improve
quality of government and the providing of government
services.
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SECTION3. This Resolution shall
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS
;T:
Clerk
become effective
upon its
__ day
CITY
BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
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