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Home My WebLink About6963_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6953 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS APPROVING AN ETHICS POLICY FOR THE CITY OF REDLANDS' EMPLOYEES Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Redlands as follows: Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts the "Ethics Policy for the City of Redlands' Employees" attached hereto as Exhibit"A." Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption. Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 6th day of July, 2010. t Mayor of the City of Redlands AT'T'EST: — —X�A City clerk I, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5953 was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 6th day of July, 2010, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Harrison, Gallagher, Aguilar; Mayor Gilbreath NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Sate Irwin,City Clerk Redlands, California OV R s�) Cb 0R Code of Ethics City of Redlands Human Resources D e P .1 r t m e n t Policy for City Employees 35 Caton Street , Suite IU RedIands , California 91373 [ 909 # 798 - 75 I4 - P h o a { 909 ) 335 - 4761 - ax CODE QE ETHICS Redlands I Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................................2 I1. CODE OF ETHICS..........................................................................................................................................................3 A. GENERAL RULE WITH RESPECT TO CONFLICT'S OF INTEREST................................................................................3 B. ACTIONS AND CONDUCT DESIGNED TO BUILD PUBLIC CONFIDENCE.....................................................................3 C. USE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................3 D. USE OF CITY EMPLOYMENT AND FACILITIES FOR PRIVATE GAIN..........................................................................3 E. CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY.....................................................................................................................................3 F. PERSONAL INVESTMENTS................................................................................................................................ ...3 G. BEHAVIOR IN THE WORKPLACE................................................................................................................................4 111. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY......................................................................................................................................4 [. INTRODUCTION This Code of Ethics ("the Code") is adopted as guidance for City of Redlands (hereinafter "City") employees. This Code does not apply to elected officials and members of appointive boards, commissions and committees. In using this Code, several factors should be considered: 1. The use of the term "employee" in this document applies to all City employees. 2. This Code is not the only policy related to employee conduct. Some conduct may be ethical without being efficient, safe or practical. Therefore, this Code may not be the only set of standards to which an employee is held. 3. Existing law and policy already address many areas of ethical conduct, including, but not limited to the City's Personnel Regulations, Policy and Procedures for the Prevention of Fraud, Policy Against Harassment and Retaliation, Policy Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Policy Against Fraud, City of Redlands Municipal Code - Chapter 2..16, City Purchasing and Sale of Surplus Personal Property Policies, Resolution 6467-Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy, and Resolution 646$-Reimbursement of Meal and Other Related Expenses of City Employees. This Code does not supersede these other sources of guidance. Not all conduct fits neatly under this Code. The standards and examples described herein are designed to guide conduct in common situations. Special circumstances may not be easily resolved by simply referring to the Code of Ethics. Your supervisor, department director, or the Human Resources Department can provide specific interpretation if necessary. ADC)PTED: ut 3 City of CODE OF ETHICS Redlands Il. CODE OF ETHICS A. General Rtile witli Respect to Conflicts of Interest. As a general rule, employees should not engage in or hold any direct or indirect interest in any business or transaction which may conflict with their official duties for the City. This includes any obligations (real or perceived) which may impair their independence of judgment and impartiality in the discharge of their duties. Further, employees should not engage in conduct which could reasonably give rise to the appearance of wrongdoing. S. Actions and Conduct Designed to Build Public Confidence. Employees shall be impartial and dedicated to the best interests of the City. They are required to conduct themselves, both inside and outside the City's service, so as not to cause distrust of their impartiality or of their dedication to the City's best interests. Perceived conflicts are actions that the public may consider evidence of preferential service or a lack of neutrality in dealing with work related issues. Employees should avoid perceived conflicts of interest. C. Use of Confidential Information. Employees shall not disclose confidential information acquired by or available to them in the course of their employment with the City or use such information for personal gain. This applies to improper disclosure within the organization as well as to the public. D. Use of City Employinent and Facilities for Private Gain. Employees shall not use, for private gain or advantage, their City time or the City's facilities, equipment or supplies, nor shall they use or attempt to use their position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions for themselves or others. E. Contracts with the City. Employees shall not be involved in any way with any contract or sale in which they have a financial interest. Government Code Section 1090 expressly prohibits such involvement, and a violation of this statute can be punishable as a felony. (See Government Code Section 1097.) This means that an employee shall not exercise any discretionary powers for, nor make any recommendations on behalf of or to the City or any City Department with respect to any contract or sale involving the City if that employee is directly or indirectly financially interested in the contract or sale. This prohibition is not limited to the actual execution of a contract or sale. The statute covers the entire contracting process, including advising and participating in preliminary discussions, negotiations, compromises, reasoning, planning, drawing of plans and specifications and solicitation of bids. If you have questions about this issue, you should consult with the City Attorney. F. Personal Investments. Employees shall not make personal investments which could create a substantial conflict between their private interests and the public interests. If an employee has a financial interest in a matter coming before him or her, or before the department in which s/he is employed, ADOPTED. City of CODE OF ETHICS Redlands s/he shall disqualify him or herself from any participation in the matter. Employees shall not make decisions or participate in decisions affecting projects that may affect (either positively or adversely) their personal property. Employees shall not participate in decisions that may significantly affect relatives or close personal friends. G. Behavior in the Workplace. Employees are responsible for conducting themselves professionally and lawfully in the workplace. Employees are expected to be aware of and conduct themselves in accordance with the following City policies: • City Personnel Regulations; • Policy and Procedures for the Prevention of Fraud; • Policy Against Harassment and Retaliation; • Policy Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse; • City Municipal Code - Chapter 2.16 City Purchasing and Sale of Surplus Personal Property Policies; • Resolution 6467-Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy; • Resolution 6458-Reimbursement of Meal and Other Related Expenses of City Employees; and • Policy Governing Employee Receipt of Gifts (adopted by city Council action on September 3, 2008). 111. Employee Responsibility. Ethical behavior, consistent with the foregoing Code of Ethics, is the responsibility of each employee. Moreover, each employee is responsible for reporting ethical violations committed by fellow employees to a supervisor, department director, or the Human Resources Department. If you have any questions about the appropriateness of an action, you should consult with your supervisor, department director or the Human Resources Department or the City Attorney. �d r?,EDL-WD6 "ACnYTmTWgmm ADOPTED: r '