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SUBSTITUTE: Adopting the Updated Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison’s vision is Inclusive, Innovative, and Thriving; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, equal employment and participatory government for all; and,
WHEREAS, the goal of our policy is for City work and meeting environments to be inclusive, equitable, and free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; and,
WHEREAS, we expect all members of the Common Council, the Mayor, and members of City Boards, Commissions, and Committees to treat their colleagues, City employees and members of the public in a welcoming, inclusive, fair, respectful, and equitable manner; and,
WHEREAS, in 2023, the Common Council passed RES-23-0000 adopting the Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct; and,
WHEREAS, in 2024, the Common Council passed RES-24-00450 adopting the Sexual Harassment Appendix to the Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct; and,
WHEREAS, the Updated Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct includes additional guidance on expected interactions between officials and members of the public, City staff, and the media; and,
WHEREAS, the Updated Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct also includes the procedure for censure of an alder for violation of the Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Madison Common Council adopts the Updated Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct.