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2 Adopted _________, 2025 230744v4 As trusted advisors to the City Council, Appointees should make decisions in the interests of the City. If a Commission or Committee decision may create a favorable advantage for any Appointee, their business, or a person or entity close to the Appointee, the Appointee must disclose such a conflict of interest, and abstain from discussing and voting on the matter from which the conflict arises. Although there are many examples of conflicts of interest, it is especially important for an Appointee to abstain from any matter involving a personal financial interest in a sale, lease, or contract under consideration. Role of the Chair: The Chair is the facilitator of meetings. The Chair works with the Administrative Staff Liaison to draft meeting agendas, keeps discussions focused on the issues, and clarifies motions. The Chair seeks input and consensus around agenda items and does not let their own point of view bias or influence the Commission’s or Committee’s discussion or decision. Processes for Reporting and Addressing Unacceptable Behavior: An Appointee who observes or experiences behavior that does not meet the expectations of this Code by any of the following persons, should report such conduct to a City Councilmember on the City Council Personnel Committee (“Personnel Committee”): • Another Appointee, • The Commission or Committee Chair, • The City Council Liaison, or • Any City Councilmember (including the Mayor) who interacts with Appointee(s). The Administrative Staff Liaison may assist the Appointee in contacting a member of the Personnel Committee, if needed. Any report made will be taken up by the Personnel Committee. All good-faith reports will be taken seriously and reviewed appropriately. As part of its review, the Personnel Committee may meet with the person whose behavior has been reported to the Personnel Committee. For Reports About Appointees: The Personnel Committee will determine appropriate actions to address or mitigate the reported behavior. Such actions will be commensurate with the seriousness of the reported behavior and may include asking the Appointee to stop the behavior, or temporarily asking the Appointee to not participate at future meetings of the Commission or Committee. The Personnel Committee will convey the request(s) to the Appointee in writing. Immediate compliance by the Appointee is expected. If the Appointee does not comply with the request(s) of the Personnel Committee; or if the reported behavior resumes; or if the Personnel Committee determines at any time that any reported behavior is egregious, the Personnel Committee may present the matter to the City Council with a recommendation that the City Council consider removing the Appointee pursuant to City Code. For Reports About any City Councilmember (including the Mayor): After review by the Personnel Committee, the Personnel will present the matter to the City Council with a recommendation whether appropriate action should be taken as permitted by Minnesota Statutes or other City policy that governs elected officials. I acknowledge I have read and understand the Code of Conduct. Signature Printed Name____________________________________________________________ Date__________________