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Excerpt from Draf� Minutes flf 5/22/06: CQnsider Ethics Ordinance and Code Mayar Klausing polled Councilmembers as to their preference to discuss this issue tnnight, or hold discussion; and apologized that a strike-out version of the proposed Code had not been provided, but a final proposed draft of either option. Discussion included the two op�ional ver,sians {"Na Consultants" or "Consultants"} provided; revisions by the City Attorney following priar Council discussian and comment and a review of the revisions (5 rather than 3 members far the Commission; investigatian language an page 1 to perform other duties; aspirat�onal statements as sugges�ed by the City oi Minneapolis's Code; who would initia�Iy hear complaints and deteranine wheiher an investigation was warranted; outside counsel in the event of a conflict of interesi; and use of position language). Mayor Klausing recammended adoption of the "No Cansultant" versian, opining that consultants occupy di�'ferent positions than elected off cia�s, a��d were hired to provide b�nefit and specifically contracting their services. Councilmember Kaugh spoke in support of the ordinance — with amendments — and apined his preference to have someone other than the City Counci� appoint commissioners; preferred four members of the community and one from outside the community, with one member an attorney; and deie�ion of Item F entitled, "Use of Position." Kough moved, Ihlan seconded, amendment to the Resolution entitled, "A Resolution Adopting a Cade of Eihics," eliminating Item "F" on page 5 entitled, "Use af Posrtion." Mayor Klausing reiterated his rationale for inc�uding the provi�ion. Councilmember Ihlan spake in support of the motion; opining that she didn't have clarity on what it meant to declare a position contrar}r to the City Cauncil. Substantial discussian ensued regarding specific examples; freedom of speech and First Amendment rights; media commen�s and mis-quoting Councilmember comments; advacacy rights and privileges.