CC Resolution No. 9882RESOLUTION NO. 9882
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
REGARDING THE CUPERTINO CODE OF CAMPAIGN ETHICS AND
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF POLITICAL CONSULTANTS
CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE 1997 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
WHEREAS, a group of Cupertino citizens have organized the Cupertino
Campaign Ethics Committee ("the Committee"); and
WHEREAS, the Committee, in conjunction with the League of Women Voters,
("the League") have developed a Cupertino Campaign Ethics Code and have also
endorsed the American Association of Political Consultants Code of Ethics, (copies of
which are attached to this resolution); and
WHEREAS, the Committee and the League have developed a process for the
implementation of these codes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to encourage candidates, committees, and
political consultants to adhere to these codes for the 1997 election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Clerk is directed to distribute, with other campaign
materials, to candidates and committees, a copy of this resolution together with the
attachments herein.
organization:
That all filings related to the codes of ethics will be made to a non-partisan
The League of Women Voters
P. O. Box 2923
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
3. That the City Clerk shall direct all questions, complaints, or requests
regarding these ethics codes to the chairperson of the committee whose name and
telephone number will be provided by the City Clerk.
4. That this resolution is applicable only to the 1997 City Council election,
but may be amended at the direction of the City Council, to apply to other elections
beyond 1997.
Resolution No. 9882
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 16th day of June, 1997, by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Bumett, Chang, Dean, Sorensen, Bautista
None
None
None
ATTEST:
Ci~f
APPROVED:
American Association of Political Consultants
Code of Ethics Statement
I shall or will:
· not indulge in any activities which would corrupt or degrade the practice of political
campaigning
· treat my colleagues and clients with respect and never intentionally injure their
professional and personal reputation
· respect the confidence of my client and not reveal private information obtained during
or professional relationship
not use appeal to voters which is based on racism or discrimination; and will
condemn those who use such practices. In mm, I will work for equal voting rights
and privileges for all Citizens
· refrain from false and misleading attacks on an opponent or his/her record
· be honest in my relationship with the press and candidly answer questions when I
have the authority to do so
· not support any individual organization which resorts to practices forbidden by this
code
Signed: Date:
Note
All filings related to this code of ethics shall be made by certified mail to the League of
Women Voters, P. O. Box 2923, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, by no later than 1 week prior to
the election.
Note All filings related to this code of ethics shall be made by certified mail to the League of Women
Voters: P.O. Box 2923, Sunnyvale, CA 9401/7 by no later than 1 week prior to the election.
CUPERTINO CODE OF CAMPAIGN ETHICS
Every candidate for public office in the city of Cupertino has a moral obligation to exemplify
principles of honesty, respect, and fairness so that citizens may exercise their constitutional right
to free political choice. Negative campaign practices fuel cynicism toward the democratic
process and. undermine the contributions of public servants who preserve and promote the
common good.
THEREFORE:
1) I SHALL CONDUCT my campaign openly, discuss issues as I understand them, present my record
and policies with sincerity, and criticize the record and policies of opponents which merit criticism.
2)
3)
I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT THE USE of character.defamation, whispering campaigns, libel,.
slander, or scurrilous attacks on any candidate or his/her family...
I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT an appeal to negative Prejudice b .a,?ed on race, sex, religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, physical health, or age.
4) I
SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT any practice that corrupts our system of free elections or hampers the
full expression of the voters' will, including acts intended to hinder an eligible person from
registering to vote, enrolling to .vote, or voting.
5) :I SHALL NOT COERCE campaign support or contributions for myself or any candidate from my
employees. "
6)
I SHALL IMMEDIATELY AND PUBLICLY REPUDIATE support from any individual or group that
resorts, on behalf 0.f my candidacy or in opposition to my opponent's candidacy, to any unethical
method or tactic mentioned in this code. I shall take immediate and firm action 'against any
subordinate who violates this code, campaign law, or campaign regulations.
7) I SHALL DEFEND AND UPHOLD the right of every qualified voter to full and equal participation, in
the electoral process.
8) I OWE nothing, other than what is due all citizens, to any individual or group that contributes to my
campaign.
9) I SHALL SPEAK to my positions on issues often and refrain from making promises.
10)
11)
12)
I SHALL NOT MISREPRESENT facts nor deceive any citizen.
I ACCEPT full responsibility for the' proper content, completion,'and submission of ail campaign
documentation and literature.
I SHALL NOT LEVEL charges against my opponent at a point when he/she does not have adequate
time to respond before the election.
13) I SHALL ACT in good faith.
I, the undersigned candidate for election to public office in Cupertino voluntarily endorse and
subscribe to the spirit and the letter of the above principles and practices. I solemnly pledge that
my campaign will honor the code.
SIGNATURE DATE
The signatory is encouraged to keep his/her own copy of the above for their records though a non-
partisan group will keep this document for 90 days after the election, pc/dir/e/2
June 6,1997