B. As used in this division, "City officials and employees" shall mean and include the following individuals: the Mayor; the Vice Mayor; Interim Mayor; members of the City Council; City Council Executive Assistants; the City Manager; Assistant City Managers; the City Clerk; Department Directors; Deputy Department Directors; the Police Chief; the Deputy Police Chief, the City Attorney; the Zoning Administrator; and members of the Planning Commission, the Community Services Commission, the Finance Commission, and any other commission that is advisory in nature. C. The following principles are intended to encourage the highest standard of conduct to serve as guidelines for ethical behavior: 1. Public interest. Public office and public employment is a trust to be used to advance the public interest, and not to be used for personal gain. 2. Objective judgment. Decisions are to be made on the merits, free of partiality or prejudice, and unimpeded by conflicts of interest. 3. Accountability. Government is to be conducted openly, efficiently, equitably, and honorably so the public can make informed judgments and hold public officials accountable. 4. Democracy. City officials and employees shall demonstrate honor and respect for democratic principles, and observe the letter and spirit of laws. 5. Public trust. City officials and employees shall safeguard public confidence in the integrity of government by upholding the highest standards of personal and professional conduct. 6. Professional conduct. City officials and employees shall support the maintenance of a positive and constructive workplace environment and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism when dealing with citizens. The Mayor is charged with maintaining order and decorum during public meetings in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order. Subject to the limitations provided in California Government Code Section 54954.3(c), a provision of the Brown Act, City officials, and employees are encouraged to conduct themselves in a manner that is responsive, respectful and befitting their public position. D. The purpose of this division is to establish ethical standards of conduct for City officials and employees by setting forth those acts or actions that are incompatible, inconsistent, or in conflict with the foregoing principles and the best interests of the City. Sec. 1-6-102. Responsibilities of public office and employment. City officials and employees are agents of public purpose and hold office or employment for the benefit of the public. They are bound to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California, and to carry out impartially the laws of the nation, State and the City, and thus to foster respect for all governments.
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