08-038, Markkula Ctr., building public confidence T~~ff PrnnOCSI ,
City of Cupertino
"Building Public Confidence"
April 29, 2008
Presented by Judy Nadler
Senior Fellow in Government Ethics
Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
Santa Clara University
Goal: To introduce the mayor, city council, and city lea.dership team to critical issues and
national trends in government ethics. To engage in an interactive discussion about
strengthening and maintaining a culture and practice of ethics which focuses on policies
and actions that enhance effective decision-making and build and strengthen public
confidence.
Format: Two-hour workshop Apri129, 2008 which would include mayor, city council,
and members of the leadership team.
Materials: In addition to the results of background research, the Ethics Center will also
provide "A Framework for Ethical Decision Making", case studies illustrating key issues
faeing the City, and best practices in governance.
Faculty: Judy Nadler, Senior Fellow in Government Ethics, Markkula Center for
Applied Ethics, and adjunct faculty, department of politicai science, Santa Clara
University. Ms. Nadler's experience in government has spanned 25 years, serving as
councilmember and mayor in the City of Santa. Glara. She has served as a member of the
League of California Cities Ethics Education Task Force, the City of San Jose Sunshine
Reform Task Force and has been a featured speaker on ethics before the League of
California Cities, U. S. Conference of Mayors, the National Institute of Justice, and the
National Fire Academy. She is the director of "Ethics and the Public's Business," a
program for newly elected officials and "Ethics and Leadership Camg for Puhlic
Officials," a summer worksl~op for mayors, council members, city managers, ethics
commissioners and others.
Draft Proposa.l for City of Cupertino
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Scope of Work: The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics will conduct research on the
City of Cupertino, conduct interviews with appropriate elected and appointed officiats, as
needed; develop the workshop program; provide staffto deliver the program; and submit
a written report with recommendations for ne~rt steps.
The City of Cupertino will provide administrative support if needed, secure the location,
arrange for a11 details associated with the meeting. The City will also provide a written
outline of specific issues to be covered in the presentation.
Cost: with government discount: $1,600.
References:
JoAnne Speers, Executive Director, Institute for Loca1 Government
Joanne Benjamin, Executive Director, Santa Clara County Cities Association
Jennifer Sparacino, City Manager, City of Santa. Claza
Kevin Frazell, Director of Member Services, League of Minnesota Cities
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