1992 Shorewood Councilmember Commitments
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SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMITMENTS
I, as a member of the Shorewood City Council, recognizing the
important responsibility I am undertaking serving as a member of
the City Council of the City of Shorewood, hereby personally pledge
to carry out in a trustworthy and diligent manner all the duties
and obligations inherent in my role as Councilmember.
MY ROLE
I acknowledge that my primary role as a Councilmember is (l) to
contribute to the defining of Shorewoods mission and governing the
fulfillment of that mission, and (2) to carry out the functions of
the office of City Councilmember.
My role as Councilmember will focus on the development of broad
policies that govern the implementation of institutional plans and
purposes. This role is separate and distinct from the role of the
Administrator to whom is delegated the determining of the means of
implementation.
MY COMMITMENT
As a member of the City Council I will:
1.
Represent the interest of all people served by the City, and
not favor special interest inside or outside of this public
organization.
2. Not use my service on this Council for my own personal
advantage or for the advantage of my friends or supporters.
3. Keep confidential information confidential.
4.
Approach all Council issues with an open mind.
make the best decisions for everyone involved.
Prepare to
5. Do nothing to violate the trust in those who elected me or to
the Councilor to those we serve.
6. Focus my efforts on the mission of the city and not on my
personal goals.
7. Never exercise authority as a Councilmember except when acting
in a meeting with the full Councilor as I am delegated by the
Council.
8. Establish as a high priority my attendance at all meetings of
the Council and Commissions on which I serve.
9.
Come prepared to contribute to the discussion of issues and
business to be addressed at scheduled meetings, having read
the agenda and all background support material relevant to the
meeting.
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Represent Shorewood in a positive and supportative manner at
all times and all places.
11. Observe the parliamentary procedures outlined in Roberts Rules
of Order and display courteous conduct at all meetings.
12. Refrain from intruding in administrative issues that are the
responsibility of management, except to monitor the results of
actions taken.
13. Avoid conflict of interest between my position as a
Councilmember and my professional life by carefully complying
with the Citys Code of Ethics (Section 105.04). If such a
conflict does arise, I will declare that conflict before the
Council, and refrain from voting on matters of which I have a
conflict.
14. Support in a positive manner all act~ons taken by the City
Council even when I am in a minority position on such actions.
15. Agree to serve as a liaison on a least one Commission and an
affiliated organization. As a Council liaison I will:
eAttend all meetings.
eMake reports of all meetings to the City Council at their
next regularly scheduled meeting.
16. Participate in an annual strategic planing session, Council
self-evaluation programs, and whenever possible attend Council
development workshops, seminars, and other educational events
that enhance my skills as a Councilmember.