HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1993-05RESOLUTION NO. 1993 -5
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, ADOPTING A CODE OF
CONDUCT FOR THE TOWN COUNCIL AND ALL THE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS.
WHEREAS, the Town Council, boards, and commissions are public bodies; and
WHEREAS, these groups frequently hold public meetings where the conduct of the
individual members is on public display; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore appropriate for the Town Council to adopt a set of standards
of conduct governing the actions of council, board, and commission members at public meetings,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the following code of conduct is hereby
established for the actions, and proceedings of all members of the Town Council, Board of
Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Parks & Recreation Commission during their
respective meetings:
1. Meetings shall be conducted according to Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance,
by O. Garfield Jones, and the mayor /chairperson shall be recognized as the
presidor of the meetings and the individual primarily responsible to see that
meetings are conducted in an appropriate, orderly manner.
2. The members shall endeavor to express themselves clearly and concisely in public,
and not subject any member of the public, staff, or any fellow board or
commission member to any undue or inappropriate criticism
3. During their various meetings, council, board, and commission members shall
conduct themselves in such a way so as not to cause embarrassment to themselves
or other council, board, or commission members.
4. The various members of the council, boards, and commissions shall give
appropriate aid to the mayor or chairperson of their meetings to ensure that the
agendas are carefully followed and decorum maintained.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February, 1993.
ATTEST:
Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk
REVitWED:
Paul L. Nordin, Town Manager
G� /9
John Cutillo, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
William E. Farrell, Town Attorney