Exhibit CC 12-18-2018 item No. 8 Proposed Study Session on Code of Ethics and Conduct PresentationCC 12-18-2018 Item No. 8
Proposed Study Session on Code
of Ethics and Conduct
CUPERTINO
Background
• July 31 51 Council Meeting: Council requested
that staff explore the structure of
commissions to recommend improvements
for efficiency and Council engagement
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CC 12-18-2018 Item No. 8
Background
• November 20th Council Meeting: Staff
brought back recommendations for Council
including a Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Council adopted the Code of Ethics
and Conduct with amendments to:
• Include that the Chair of meeting will
inform the public to create a welcoming
environment for speakers
• Highlight mutual respect
• Add social media guidelines
• Include guidelines on appropriate
conduct of Councilmembers with staff
Background
• December 4th Council Meeting:
• Councilmembers and some
commissioners expressed interest in
having further discussion regarding the
Code of Ethics and Conduct
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CC 12-18-2018 Item No. 8
Recommendation
• Schedule a study session for January 15,
2019 to review, clarify, and respond to
questions regarding the Code of Ethics
and Conduct
Next Steps
If authorized by Council:
• All commissions and committees will be invited to
the January 15 , 2019 Council study session
• Staff will also reach out to commissions and
committees regarding input on the Code of
Ethics and Conduct (January/February 2019)
• The feedback will be brought to Council for
consideration in March/April 2019 for a decision
prior to implementation of the Code of Ethics
and Conduct and the commission
recommendations regarding protocol and
engagement with Council
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