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For example, "I serve the public interest when I recognize and support the <br />public's right to know the public's business." Values -based codes generally set <br />aspirational "do's," while codes of conduct stress "don'ts," as discussed below. <br />You can find a sample Statement of Values in Appendix F at the end of this <br />memo. <br />b. Codes of conduct <br />See Appendix G: Sample Code Codes of conduct are written more like bylaws or regulations for an <br />of Conduct. <br />organization. Generally, they prescribe explicit standards of behavior and <br />provide for formal complaints, hearings, and censure. For example, a code of <br />conduct might state, "No member may knowingly violate the Open Meeting <br />Law." You can find a sample Code of Conduct in Appendix G at the end of this <br />memo. <br />C. Enforceability <br />i. Values statements <br />Because of the aspirational and sometimes subjective nature of values -based <br />codes, formal enforcement might be difficult and likely counterproductive. <br />Compliance is better left to the individual's conscience. <br />ii. Codes of conduct <br />Minn. Stat. § 410.20. Charter cities may provide for recall of elected public officials in their charter. <br />However, recall of public officials is not possible in statutory cities. In addition, <br />there is no authority in state statute to provide for removal of a council <br />member by vote of the council or through application of a city -based ethics <br />policy. There is also no authority to levy fines for violations. <br />As a result, city codes of conduct for elected officials are generally enforced <br />through censure. Censure is a formal resolution of council stating that a <br />council member has violated the city's ethical rules and expressing disapproval <br />of their actions. <br />IV. Mayor -council relationship <br />Because mayors of statutory cities lack significant individual authority, the key <br />to a successful mayor -council relationship often lies in recognizing the mayor's <br />role (and its limits) and working from there to build productive partnerships <br />with fellow council members. <br />A. Meetings and the mayor -council relationship <br />Minnesota <br />Mayors Chapter 1-36 <br />Association <br />