To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Time Certain Matter
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1:30 p.m. - Study Session: Board of Supervisors Code of Conduct and Ethics
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Conduct a Study Session in regard to the Board of Supervisors Code of Conduct and Ethics;
2. Provide Feedback and General Guidance; and
3. Direct Staff to Return with a Code of Conduct and Ethics for Approval and Adoption.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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DISCUSSION:
The residents, businesses and employees of the County of Humboldt are entitled to a fair, ethical and accountable County government. Ethics is the foundation of public service and essential for public trust and confidence in public officials. This means elected officials must conduct themselves with the highest levels of civility and decorum. Assembly Bill 1234, Chapter 700, Statutes of 2005 requires completion of periodic ethics training. While it is important to complete the mandatory training, elected officials must also take the time to discuss "how" they govern. Everyone must play their roles well for civic progress to occur.
Each member of the Board of Supervisors articulates his/her vision of the organizational culture and values for the governing body when the Board as a whole spends time developing a code of conduct and ethics. Such code defines how the elected leaders and staff are to behave in carrying out their duties. The governing board sets the rules and expectations for how they govern the county - defining a civil and respectful governing culture consistent with best practices.
The attached DRAFT Board of Supervisors Code of Conduct and Ethics provides a framework for day-to-day actions and decision-making by Board members and represents a commitment to uphold a standard of integrity beyond that required by law. It is recommended that your Board conduct the Study Session and provide feedback and g...
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