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V. Training for New Ethics Commissioners VI. On-Going Training for Ethics Commissioners Commissioner O'Brien brought foi-ward her thoughts about the need for training new and existing Commissioners through reading and discussing ethics. O'Brien brought forward a list of resources regarding govei�ment ethics. O'Brien suggested that the Commission prepare a packet about government ethics that can be shared with new Ethics Commissioners. She also suggested that perhaps that for each meeting the Commission reads and discusses an article about government ethics. Commissioner Lehman lilces CityEthics.org as it prints out articles about ethical considerations for gover�mental employees and officials. Commissioner O'Brien mentioned Robert Weschler's book about ethics and his summary publication called "Local Government Ethics in a Nutshell". The Commission agreed to read the document and discuss as part of the next meeting. City Manager Trudgeon showed examples some other government ethics resources on the internet. Commissioner Quicic-Lindberg suggested worlcing on a mock ethics complaint as way for training and learning about the Ethics Code. The Commission liked the idea and mentioned that it might be worthwhile to do as part of the 2015 Ethics Training. VII. Discuss Ethics Tip Commissioner O'Brien brought forward an Ethics Tip regarding government ethics. The Commission thought it was great ethics tip and tied vety nicely to the Roseville Ethics Code. The Commission directed the City Manager to publish the tip on the City website. VIII. Other Business The City Manager stated that there has not been any ethics complaints forwarded to the City Manager's Office or to the City Attorney. IX. Adjourn Becker moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. and O'Brien seconded. Ayes All. Respectfully submitted, Patrick J. Trudgeon City Manager