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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1991.06.27 - 18531REPORT (Misc. 91127) June 27, 1991 BY: Personnel Committee, Marilynn E. Gosling, Chairperson IN RE: NACo CODE OF ETHICS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution on June 19, 1991, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted with the following amendments: Revise the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph as follows: From: ...in support of the National Association... to: ...in support of a National Association... Add: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the NACo Board of Directors afford serious consideration to the attached suggested amendments to the proposed Code of Ethics.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the NACo Board of Directors. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. PERSONIKIeEL COMMITTEE PROPOSED CODE OF ETHICS FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS Preamble The National Association of Counties (NACo) is committed to the highest standards of conduct among county officials in the performance of their public duties. Adherence to high ethical standards by public officials is central to the maintenance of public trust and confidence in government. Each county official should recognize that his or her mission is that of servant and steward to the public. The proper discharge of trust on behalf of another, whether public or private, invariably involves potential conflicts of interest and competing loyalty and policy considerations. This code of ethics is meant to provide guidance in such cases, which must ultimately always be decided by the dictates of the individual conscience of the public official and his or her commitment to the public good. Certain of these ethical principles are best expressed as positive statements; actions which should be taken; courses which should be followed; goals that should permeate both public and private conduct. Other principles are expressed as negative statements: actions to be avoided and conduct to be condemned. The Code of Ethics for County Officials has been created by and for elected county officials. To the extent peLmitted by applicable law, these principles also apply to the day to day conduct of both elected and appointed officials and employees of county government. The National Association of Counties (NACo) endorses this code of ethics as a valuable reference guide for all in whom the public has placed its trust. Ethical principles Th Ithical county official should: • Recognize that his or her public responsibility and role is that of servant and steward to the public. • Properly administer the affairs of the county. • Promote decisions which only benefit the public interest. • Actively promote public confidence in county government. • Keep safe all funds and other properties of the county. • Diligently perform the duties of office and promptly dispose of the business of the county. • Maintain a positive image worthy of constant public scrutiny. Obtain the best service or product at a minimal cost without • sacrificing quality or fiscal responsibility. • Afford the prestige of office and dignity of public service to everyday dealings with the public, employees, and associates. • Respect and treat employees, other public officials, and associates as she or he would have them treat him or her. • Efficiently cooperate with government agencies, political subdivisions, and other organizations to further the interests of the county. • Impartially apply and faithfully comply with all laws and regulations. The ethical county official should lacts • Engage in outside activities or interests that are incompatible with the impartial and objective performance of his or her duties. • Improperly influence or attempt to influence other officials to act in his or her own benefit. • Accept anything of value that may or is intended to influence his or her action as a public official. Published by the National Association of Counties (NACo) 1991 [as proposed for amendment by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Oakland County, Michigan] REPORT (Misc. 91127) June 27, 1991 BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson RE: Miscellaneous Resolution #91127, NACo Code of Ethics TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above referenced resolution, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. ° 1 - 4 / WA/ GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE June 13 , 1991 MISC. RESOLUTION 91127 BY: COMMISSIONER MARILYNN E. GOSLING RE: NACO CODE OF ETHICS TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: MR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: WHEREAS, the NACo Board of Director's, at its meeting of May 10, 1991, determined that the attached Code of Ethics for County Officials hould be submitted to the membership for adoption at the Annual Conference, and WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has previously adopted a Standard of Conduct for all County employees and officials, and • WHEREAS, the proposed NACo Code of Ethics does not conflict with that Standard of Conduct. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize and direct its conference delegation to vote unanimously in support of the National Association of Counties' Code of Ethics. Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 27th day gf) June, 1991 Lynn/D. Allen, County Clerk June 27, 1991 Resolution __ #ELL27 Moved by Gosling supported by Crake the resolution be adopted. Moved by Gosling supported by Crake the Personnel Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted. Moved by Moffitt supported by Law the resolution be amended to conform with the Personnel Committee Report. A sufficient majority not having voted therefor, the amendment failed. Vote on resolution: AYES: Crake, Gosling, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Krause, Law, McConnell, McCulloch, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Schmid, Serra, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell. (26) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted. STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on June 27, 1991 with the original record thereof now rem -a-Thing in my office.