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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday,May 16, 2011 <br /> Page 16 <br /> b. Joint Meeting with the Ethics Commission <br /> Members of the Ethics Commission present included Chair David Horsager; and <br /> Members Anne Collopy and Ben Lehman. Chair Horsager briefly reviewed 2010 <br /> activities of the Commission related to Ethics Cards and Quarterly Tips. <br /> Revisions to Ethics Code <br /> As a bench handout, attached hereto and made a part hereof, Chair Horsager <br /> provided a recommended revision to the Ethics Code, basically changing lan- <br /> guage for a"yearly seminar"to "annual training"to better reflect possible training <br /> opportunities that may include online or webinar training. <br /> Discussion included types of training for management staff; mandatory versus en- <br /> couraged training; opportunities to bring ethics considerations and thoughts to the <br /> forefront of people's minds; and rationale in recommending language changes <br /> based on differing connotations and perceptions. <br /> Recap on 2011 Annual Ethics Training <br /> Chair Horsager advised that the 2011 Ethics Training, provided by Dr. Schultz <br /> from Hamlin University, was attended by thirty-four (34) participants; with all <br /> new Commissioners, with the exception of one (1) voluntarily attending. Chair <br /> Horsager noted that the Commission attempted to change the annual training and <br /> provide different challenges to garner interest and discussion. <br /> Report on Ethics Opinions in 2010 <br /> Chair Horsager noted, for the public record, that the Commission heard no com- <br /> plaints and were aware of no known breaches to the Ethics Code by the City. As <br /> a public reminder, Chair Horsager reviewed the process for bringing Ethics com- <br /> plaints against an elected official to the attention of the City Attorney; and any <br /> complaints against staff to the City Manager. <br /> Report on Projects and Activities <br /> ■ Ethics Cards <br /> Chair Horsager noted the Commission's interest in pursuing projects and ac- <br /> tivities that get people thinking daily in how to live out their ethics; with the <br /> top seven (7) ethical decisions taken from code and made into a simple card <br /> format entitled, "Do What is Right for Roseville," to inspire people to live it <br /> daily. <br /> • Ethics Tips <br /> Chair Horsager noted the quarterly tips posted on line addressing ethics issues <br /> form around the country. <br /> Budget Needs <br /> Chair Horsager noted that the Commission budget needs were nominal. <br /> Ethics Code and recommended change <br />