02-23-16 HRC Agenda Packet AGENDA
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FEBRUARY 23, 2016
6:30 pm
Manager's Conference Room
I. Call to Order
II. Introductions (if needed)
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Presentation by State Demographer's Office and Discussion
V. Approval of January 28, 2016 Meeting Minutes
IV. Approval of Payment of Claims
A. Rapit Printing - Magnets
V. Council Updates
A. 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Plan to Council/Manager Meeting on Tuesday,
March 8, 2016 at 6:30 pm
B. Golden Valley Guiding Principles
VI. Old Business
A. Golden Valley Gay Pride Festival Event Update (Burris)
VII. New Business
VIII. Adjourn
MINUTES
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Commissioners present: Carla Johnson, Chair
Jonathan Burris, Vice Chair
Teresa Martin
Nabil Pruscini
Andrew Ramlet
Commissioners absent: Adam Buttress
Michael Pristash
Susan Phelps
Staff: Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager
The meeting was convened at 6:40 pm by Chair Johnson.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 22, 2015, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Martin to approve the December
22, 2015 minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Martin requested to add a Historical Society update and Chair Johnson requested to
add Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) information.
COUNCIL UPDATES
All HRC Commissioners are invited to join Chair Johnson at the City Council/Manager Meeting on
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 6:30 pm when she will present the Commission's 2015 Annual Report
and 2016 Work Plan.
OLD BUSINESS
Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Dav Event (Januarv 18, 2016)
All 20 tickets for the Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast Event were distributed with 18 people attending,
including Mayor Harris and Council Member Fonnest. Commissioners attending the event had very
positive reports on the activities and keynote speaker. It was the consensus of the Commissioner to
encourage future Commissions to host tables for the event annually. Due to the Event being held so
early in the year, the Commission felt it would be a good idea to include the 2017 Annual MLK
Holiday Breakfast Event as part of their 2016 Work Plan.
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Pruscini to include the 2017
Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast Event on the 2016 Work Plan to be presented to the City
Council on March 8, 2016. Motion carried 5-0.
Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Update
Commissioners Martin reported there were approximately 100 people in attendance to participate in
the pie baking. Commissioner Pruscini also attended event on Sunday, January 17, 2016.
Commissioners stated Representative Keith Ellison gave an uplifting talk. Each of the tables
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facilitated their own discussions and nominated people/organizations they thought should receive a
pie, then each table presented to the whole group their nominee(s). The next event will be held in
May, using the Bush Foundation Grant.
Questions for State Demoqrapher's Office Presentation
Commissioners discussed what type of information/questions they might have for the State
Demographer's Office Representative when they present at the February 23, 2016 meeting. Some
thoughts were:
• What does diversity in Golden Valley look like?
• How can the State Demographer's Office help communities interpret data?
• What does the Blue Line mean for Golden Valley?
• What are some of the biggest changes Golden Valley might see in the next 10 years?
Commissioners were encouraged to consider additional questions and email them to Knauss by
February 3, 2016 and she will forward them on to the State Demographer's Office.
Golden Vallev Gav Pride Festival Event Update
Commissioner Burris reported the Event Committee met on January 7, 2016 at Byerly's with seven
people in attendance from varying backgrounds. A second Committee meeting was held on
January 26, 2016 with ten people in attendance. The Committee decided the event would be the
Golden Valley Gay Pride Festival, a celebration of community, family and friends and set a tentative
date of Sunday, June 12, 2016 from Noon-6pm at Brookview Park and a possible pre-event on the
night of Saturday, June 11, 2016. The events will be focused on serving the Golden Valley
community and a budget of$5,080 was established. There was discussion on whether or not the
City would waive the rental fee for Brookview Park and what contributions the HRC could make.
The Committee will be seeking funding from the Golden Valley Foundation, Minneapolis Gay Pride
Festival, as well as other sources.
Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Pruscini to commit$500 and pay
the Brookview Park permit fee for the Golden Valley Gay Pride Festival Event. Motion carried
5-0.
Feed Mv Starvinq Children
Chair Johnson this event is occurring at Calvary Church this week, through Saturday, January 30,
2016 for anyone interested in participating.
HRC Business Cards
Knauss distributed cards for HRC Commissioners to use when encountering anyone interested in
finding out more information about the HRC or its events.
Word Cloud
Knauss provided Commissioners with the word cloud design that was designed by Communications
staff. Commissioners had very positive comments on the design and had no recommended
changes. Commissioners reviewed the bids received by printers for printing the word cloud on
magnets. The bids ranged from $154 for a quantity of 500 on 10 mil to $980 for a quantity of 1,000
on 30 mil. Knauss explained that the higher the mil, the stronger the magnet to hold papers behind
it. She explained that some vendors would not bid on the lower mil options as they would not make
them due to the lower quality.
Motion by Commissioner Martin, second by Commissioner Ramlet to authorize the purchase
of 1,000 magnets of 30 mil from Rapit Printing for the price of$580. Motion carried 5-0.
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NEW BUSINESS
Discussion on International Refuqees
It was the consensus of the Commission to discuss this at their March 22, 2016 meeting.
Communitv Emerqencv Assistance Proqrams (CEAP) Information
Chair Johnson reported that CEAP is hosting a Financial Literacy Class for clients with small
children.
Historical Societv Update
Commissioner Martin reported the Historical Society recently had vacancies on their Board of
Directors.
Next Meetinq
The next HRC meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 6:30 pm.
ADJOURN
Motion by Commissioner Burris, second by Commissioner Martin to adjourn the meeting at
8:12 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Follow-up Items:
• Commissioners were encouraged to consider additional questions and email them to
Knauss by February 3, 2016 and she will forward them on to the State Demographer's
Office.
Carla Johnson, Chair
ATTEST:
Chantell Knauss, Staff Liaison
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
February 16, 2016
Agenda Item
6. C.Approval of Golden Valley Guiding Principles
Prepared By
Tim Cruikshank, City Manager
Summary
At the Council/Manager meeting of February 9,2016,the Council discussed the Guiding
Principles.This item is a strategic priority under the Effective Governance section of the 2016-
2018 Strategic Plan Summary Report.
Attachments
� Golden Valley Guiding Principles (9 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the Golden Valley Guiding Principles.
Golden Valley Guiding Principles
I. General Policv Statement& Obiective
The purpose of this document is to establish guiding principles for the Golden Valley
City Council (the "Council") and Golden Valley City boards and commissions. These
principles apply to the members of the Cauncil and the Mayor as well as the
appointed members of the City's boards and commissions, each of the foregoing
being referred to in this document as a "Member."
II. Values
The City of Golden Valley has determined the following as our core set of values:
Our Citizens: We identify the residents and business taxpayers of the City of Golden
Valley as our citizens. Working together with organizations and institutions, our
citizens provide the character, eommitment, and authenticity of our community and
the resources necessary to define Golden Valley's quality of life. In partnership with
others who serve our citizens, we will:
• provide a variety of opportunities for input and feedback from our citizens
• provide the best possible service to the extent our resources allow
Our Emp/oyees: City employees have dedicated themselves to providing
professional service to our community. We will create a work environment that:
• is supportive
• optimizes employees' abilities to perfiorm their jobs
• prepares employees to function in a changing workplace
Fairness and Justice: Fairness and justice are fundamental to good government.
We will seek to:
• balance the merits ofian individual issue against the common good of the tatal
community
• apply rules and regulations in a manner that assures justice and equal
application of the law
• behave in a way that is ethical, both in substance and appearance
• Effective Decision-Making: An effective decision-making process is critical to
getting the City's work accomplished. We believe that:
+ reaching a decision by consensus is positive
• consensus can often be reached through working together and having open
debate
� decisions should be based on factual information, community goals, policies,
and input from affec#ed parties
� there will be times when compromise or split votes will occur
� decision-makers have the right to vote according to their conseience and
political philosophy and in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws
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• decision makers should not abstain from participating in the decision-making
process of matters before them that do not constitute a legal conflict of
interest, unless there are extreme circumstances whereby abstention would
be in the best interests of the City
• show support for a decision or conclusion after it is made and move forward
Honesty and lnfegrity: Honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of aur values and
are essential for building trust. We will:
• tell the truth
• be candid and open
• listen without becoming defensive or retaliatory
• relate all salient, pertinent, factual information
• da what we say we will do
Mu#ual Respec� Mutual respect is essential to building relationships. We will treat
each other with mutual respect and recognize that:
• people are continually growing
� people are diverse
• people have different levels of tolerance for change
• decisions and problem-solving discussions should focus on issues and not on
individual personalities
Achieving Results: We are a results-orient�ted organization. We will:
• define a clear direction
• define the roles of the positions we fill
• maximize the use of available tools and resources
• achieve defined goals in a timely manner
• be held responsible and accountable for our actions
111. Standards o#Conduct
1. A Member must not use his or her official position to secure special privileges
or exemptions for the person or others.
2. A Member must not act as an agent or attorney for another before the Council
or a board or commission in a matter where a conflict of interest exists or may
exist.
3. A Member must not knowingly accept or solicit, directly or indirectly, a gift or
loan for himself, herself, or another if this is prohibited by law.
4. A Member may accept compensafion or expense reimbursementfior the
pertormance of the person's public duties only from the sources listed below.
A Member musf not solicit or accept compensation or expense reimbursement
for the performance of#he person's public duties from any sources other than:
a. compensation and expenses paid by the City
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b. compensation and expenses from other employment, if the person
happens to conduct public business while being paid for the other
employment and if the other employment does not interfere with, influence,
or compromise the person's public position
c. compensation and expenses paid by another governmental agency or
municipal association to a Member who serves as a City represen#ative for
that agency, but only if the City does not also pay the person for the same
activity
5. A Member must not use public money, time, personnel, facilities, or
equipment for private gain or politicaf campaign activities except when:
a. the use is required or authorized by law
b. the use is not greater than that allowed for members of the general
public
This paragraph does not prohibit correspondence at any time to individual
residents in response to the resident's specific inquiries.
6. A Member must not disclose to the public, or use for the private gain of self or
others, information that was gained by reason of the official's public position
and that is not public data or was discussed at a closed session of the
Council. Further, a Member must not disclose information received,
discussed, or decided in conference with the City attomey that is protected by
the attorney/client privii�ge, unless a majority of the Council has authorized
that disclosure.
7. A Member mus# not enter into a contract with the City, unless in accordance
with law. A Member who has a proprietary in#erest in an agency or company
doing business with the City must make known that interest in writing to the
Council and the City Clerk.
8. A Member must not intentionally violate a provision of#he City Code or the
City ordinances.
9. Council Members are expected to be prepared for Council meetings and
Council/Manager meetings by reading agenda packets and requesting further
research in advance of the meetings.
10, The Mayor and Council Members direct City staff, contract employees, and
consultants only through the City Manager, as established by the requisite
majority vote. At Council meetings, #he Council may express concerns and
may provide staff specific direction, provided that the direction is the
consensus of the Council. The City Manager will reques#further clarification if
he/she feels it is required so that there is a clear understanding of what the
Council's expectations are in terms of the actiQns to be taken by staff.
11 Members shall conduct themselves in such manners as to obey and adhere to
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13D,the Open Meeting Law.
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12. Members duties shall be performed in accordance with the process and rules
of order established by the Council or the City Code.
13. Public resources that are not available to the general public (eg, City staff
time, equipm�nt, supplies and/or facilities, etc.)shall nat be used by the
Members for private, personal, or politicaf purposes.
14. It is the responsibilityof Council Members to publicly share, with all other
Council Members, information they have received from sources outside of the
public decision-making process, which pertains to a topic under consideration.
Whenever possible, new information or data obtained by Council Members,
pertinent to a topic being discussed, will be distributed through the City
Manager to other Council Members.
IV. Communications
As elected officials, Council Members have a responsibility to communicate
information to the public. Communicating accurate, timely, and professional
information is important to ensuring the quality and credibility of information being
provided to the public.
Public Record:Communications (electronic or written) involving Members are public
records (with a few exceptions as stated by the Minnesota data practices act—
www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/dataprae.pdf). Communications not considered
public record may still be public information (ie, email, text messages). Those
interested in copies of these items must file a public disclosure request. Requests for
private data or information outside of the scope of a Member's role should be routed
to the City Manager.
Atign With Minnesota Open Meeting Law: Information posted or responded to
should be done in alignment with the open meeting law:
{www.houseleg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/openmtqpdf). Members should generally act
with caution when using electronic means to communicate with one another.
Members who wish to share information with other Members should do so through
the City Manager. Materials relating t4 agenda items for City business (including
email) must be provided to the public at the meeting. Email or social media
cammunications shared among three or more Members should take place at an
open meeting. Example of a violation: A Member posts a comment on a Facebook
page about a proposed ordinance. A second Member comments that they agree and
a third Member clicks the "like" button.
Citizen Questions, Comments, and Concerns: It's important that Members direct
citizen questions, comments, and concerns to staff. Doing so ensures requests are
routed to the appropriate staff person and holds accountability that proper follow-up
is made and the task is completed. In addition, since some requests cover multiple
departments the�e may be a request history that will be useful as staff works to
resolve the issue.
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EJectronic Communications: Generally, the Golden Vailey City Council receives
agenda materials, background information, and other meeting information via email
and/or the list serve. Contact the City Manager if there are questions about these
items. Helpful information about electronic communications is available on the
League of Minnesota Cities website:
www.lmnc.orp/media/document/1/electroniccommunications pdf.
Social Media:Since social media is an effective and frequently chosen
eommunication tool among the public, the City of Golden Valley has its own official
social media pages. Helpful information about social media is available on the
League of Minnesota Cities website:
www.lmc.orq/media/document/1/socialmediaandcities pdf.
Communication Tips for Email and Socia/Media Public Perception: Members
are public officials representing the City of Golden Valley and its policies and
perspectives.
O�cia/ Versus Individual Perspectives: Since the public connects City officials to
the City of Golden Valley, iYs important to clarify official perspectives from individual
perspectives.
Public informafion:Any published content, written or electronic (email, for
example), may be considered public information or considered covered under the
Minnesota data practices act. Informal messages not related to a public officiaPs
role, such as meeting notices, reminders, telephone messages, and informal notes,
are not public record.
Large Outreach: Information posted on social media is public and is online for a
long time. Both email and social media posts can be quickly shared with other
audiences, making it important to post professianal messages and avoid political
comments.
Discoverabi�ity: Generally, email is removed from the system every three years.
Email is discoverable in litigation, making it important to use it cautiously. When
seeking legal advice or to discuss matters of pending litigation or other"confidential"
City business, ensure emails are sent to only those intended because the
attorney-client privilege protecting the document from disclosure may be waived.
Media Relations-Media lnquiries: Members are strongly encouraged to refer all
media inquiries to the City Manager prior to Council discussion and vote on an item.
After a vote has been taken, individual Members may comment on their decision. It's
understood that individual Member decisions may not be reflective of the Council's
majority vote. Following these guidelines is important to the democratic process
because it helps avoid creating the public perception that a vote or decision has
been made on a topic. That perception may disc�urage the public from engaging in
the democratic process.
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City Manager's Ro/e: The City Manager communicates on the City's behalf in
interviews, publications, news releases, on social media sites, and related
communications. The City Manager is in the best position to provide a response
because many issues involve multiple departments or work may already be in
progress. Many times, the Assistant City Manager or a department director will
handle interviews and communications on behalf of the City Manager.
When the media calls about:
1. Upcoming agenda items, issues, or discussion topics; Wait to provide information
until the topic is voted on. This communicates that a decision has not been made
and allows the public process to work by keeping the topic open for citizen input.
If a Member discusses the issue with media before a decision is made, there is
potential that the public may be confused about the Council's direction. This may
create a public perception that a vote or decision has been made on a topic and
discourage the public from engaging in the democratic process.
2. Routine or public information (ie, a meeting time or agenda): Provide media with
the information and notify City Manager.
3. Other information: About potential litigation, controversial issues, an opinion
about a City matter, or if unsure vfi the type of question, iYs strongly recommended to
work with the City Manager on these topics. The City Manager typically works with
staff on these issues and can present the discussion scope or topic.
V. Identifvinq and Addressinp Conflicts of Interest
So that citizens may have the utmost confidence and trust in the integrity of their City
government, and to protect the City's interest and its citizen's interests, Members
must disclose and avoid conflicts of interest that arise in performing their official
duties. To this end, the below principles provide Members guidance for identifying,
addressing, and disclosing conflicts of interest.This guidance supplements, not
supplants, the responsibilities Members have under law with regard to conflicts of
interest. Members should consult with the City Manager and/or City attorney with
questions or concerns they may have regarding conflicts of interest (whether the
conflicts are real or perceived, potential or in existence), and not participate in or take
any official action on a matter until such questions or concerns are resolved with the
City Manager and/or City attorney.
1. ldentifying Lega/Conflicts of lnterest. A "legal conflict of interest" exists when,
in the discharge of official duties, a Member participates in a governmental
decision, action or transaction that:
a. affects the person's financial interests or those of a business with which the
persan is associated, unless the effect on the person or business is no greater
than on other members of the same business classification, profession, or
occupation
b. affects the financial interests of an organization in which the person
participates as a member of the governing body, unless the person serves in
that capacity as the City's representative
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2. Identifying Financial/nterests. A financial interest is any interest, including
loans, which may yield, directly or indirectly, a monetary or other mate�al benefit
to the Member{other#han monetary or material benefits authorized by the City in
accordance with law). A financial interest of a Member or Member's employer
(other than the City), his or her associated business, or his or her spouse,
domestic partner, parent, sibling or child, and their employers or associated
businesses shali also be considered a financial interest of the Member. The
following assets shall not be considered a financial interest for purposes of this
section.
a. ownership of shares in a diversified mutual fund
b. membership in a pension plan or employee benef'rt plan
c. ownership of bonds or publicly traded s�curities
d. ownership of a whole life insurance policy
3. Addressing Lega1 Conflicts of/nferest
a. When a legal conflict of interest exists, except as permitted by law, a Member
must disclose the potential conflict of interest for the public record, in the
manner described in Section VI below, and refrain from participating in the
discussion and from voting on the matter. To participate or participation, for
the purposes of this document, means making the decision, taking action,
entering into a transaction, providing advice or a recommendation,
introducing, spansoring, debating, voting on, approving, and investigating the
decision, action, or transaction.
b. A Member shall not participate in making, or attempt to use his or her position
to influence, any City governmental decision, action, or transaction in which
the Member knows or has reason to know that he or she has a legal conflict of
interest.
4. Non-Legal Conflicts of lnterest
a. Members may face situations in performing their official duties that raise, or
are perceived to raise, a conflict of interest but which do not fall within the
above description of a legal conflict of interest and are otherwise not a conflict
of interest regulated by law. These types of conflicts are referred to, for
purposes of this document, as "non-legal conflicts of interest."
b. While non-legal conflicts of interest may be different in nature or degree from
a legal conflict of interest and other conflicts of interest regulated by law, they
can nevertheless impair, or give the appearance of impairing, a Member's
independence vf judgement andJor harm the City's interests and the interests
of the citizens.
c. The significance of non-legal conflicts of interest often depends an the facts
and circumstances involved in each situation, and thus it is difficult to
establish bright-line rules regarding when such conflicts must be disclosed
and necessitate a Member to refrain from participating in a matter. Therefore,
Members are entrusted to use their best judgement regarding such situ�tions
with the aim of upholding the principles established under this document and
the highest possible standards of ethical conduct, and with the understanding
that public disclosure of non-legal conflicts of interest, by itself, helps maintain
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citizens' trust and confidence in the integrity of City government.
d. To this end, if a Member recognizes that his or her participation may create a
non-legal conflict of interest, he or she should (i) discuss the matter in
advance (to the extent possible) and in confidence with the City Manager
andlor City attarney regarding the appropriate action to take; and/or (ii)
disclose the conflict in accordance with Section VI below and, if necessary,
refrain from participating in the matter.
e. Without limiting the foregoing, a Member may participate in a City
governmental decision, action, or transaction involving an organization or
entity that the Member, or his or he�pertner, spouse, partner, domestic
partner, sibling, or child is an officer, director, board member, or trustee of, if
the Member does not have a legal conflict of interest in the governmental
decision, action, or transaction. However, the Member must disclose his or her
affiliation with the organization or entity as though it were a legal conflict of
interest, in the manner described in 5ection VI below.
f. Similarly, a Member may participate in a City governmental decision involving
a person related by family to the Member, other than his or her parent,
spouse, domestic partner, sibling, or child, if the Member does not have a
legal conflict of interest in the governmental decision, action, or transaction.
However, the Member must disclose his or her relationship with the related
person as though it were a legal confilict of interest, in the manner described in
Section VI below.
VI. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
If a Member, in the discharge of his or her official duties, recognizes that his or her
participation in a matter would create a legal conflict of interest, or a non-legal
conflict of interest that should or must be disclosed, the Member shall disclose the
canflict of interest as follows:
1. The Member shall disclose the conflict of interest to the City Manager and his or
her fellow Members as soon as he or she becomes aware of the conflict. If a
Member becomes aware of a conflict during a meeting of the Council or a
committee or board, the Member shall immediately disclose the conflict of interest
orally.
2. In the case of a legal conflict of interest, a Member must also prepare, on a form
prescribed by the City Clerk, a written statement describing the matter requiring
action or decision and the nature of his or her conflict of interest, or as otherwise
required by law. In the case of a Council Member, the written statement shall be
distributed to the other Council Members and Mayor and filed with the City Clerk.
Likewise, in the case of a Member of a board or commission, the written
statement shall be distributed to the other Members of the board or commission
and filed with the City Clerk. After the first time the Member has orally disclosed
a conflict of interest and filed the disclosure form, the Member may subsequently
oratly disclose a conflict by referring to the filed form. Because Members may not
attend all meetings, oral disclosure may consist of the written statement being
read into the record by the presiding Member at the first regular meeting after the
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form has been filed. All written statements shall be filed and distributed within one
(1) week after the Member becomes aware of the legal conflict of interest. In the
case of non-legal conflicts of interest that a Member discloses, the Member may
file a written statement regarding the conflict.
3. If a Member does not participate in any discussion or vote on a matter due to a
conflict of interest, he or she shall be counted present for the purposes of
establishing a quorum to carry on the business of the Council, board, or
commission, but shall be considered disqualified for the purpose of establishing
the number of votes necessary to pass motions or resolutions.
VII. Hearinq
Any person may file a written complaint with the City Clerk questioning a Member's
adherence to the principles stated in Section III through VI above. The Council may
hold a public hearing, unless state law provides otherwise, after reviewing the
complaint or on the Council's own volition. A hearing must be held only if: (1)the City
attorney, designee or other attorney appointed by the Council, advises the Council
that the atlegations state a legally-recognized vialation of the law or a legally-
recognized conflict of interest; and (2)the City attomey, designee or other attorney
appointed by the Council advises the Council that the complaint has been lodged in
good faith and not for impermissible purposes. Prior to the hearing, a letter will be
sent to the alleged offending Member stating the alleged complaint. At the hearing,
the accused Member must have the opportunity to be heard.
If after the hearing, the Council finds a violation of the principles stated in Section 111
through VI above, the Council may take whatever action it deems appropriate,
including referring the matter for criminal prosecution, imposing a monetary civil
penalty, directing a Member not to participate in a decision, censure, or removing an
appointed Member from office. If the accused Member is a Member ofi the Council,
that Member affected must not participate in the decision.
VIII. Shared Values Statement
I affirm that I believe in and am committed to upholding the values as sta#ed in this
City of Golden Valley Guiding Principles.
Signature: Date:
Printed Name:
Refusal to sign City of Golden Valley Guiding Principles:
Signature: Date:
Printed Name:
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