(A) The City Commission shall be dedicated to the concepts of effective and democratic local government through its elected officials.
(B) Each Commission member pledges himself to affirm the dignity and worth of the services rendered by local government and to maintain a constructive, creative, and practical attitude towards urban affairs incorporating a deep sense of social responsibility as public servants.
(C) Each Commission member dedicates himself to the highest ideals of honor and integrity in all personal and public relationships in order to merit the respect and confidence of fellow elected officials, of the city officials and employees, and of the public, whom he serves.
(D) The Commission recognizes that the chief function of the local government, at all times, is to serve the best interests of all of the people.
(E) The Commission pledges itself to keep the community informed on municipal affairs; to encourage communication between the citizens and all municipal officials; to emphasize friendly and courteous service to the public; and to seek to improve the quality and image of public service.
(F) Each Commission member pledges that he will seek no favor or personal profit or misuse his public office.
(G) When appearing before any other governmental body, each Commission member pledges to inform that body that the issue before them has or has not been addressed officially by the Commission, and further, to inform that body of any official position taken by the Commission, and to indicate that his appearance is authorized by the Commission.
(H) The Commission and each individual member pledges to uphold and not to violate the provisions of the Charter of the city.
(‘69 Code, § 2-58) (Ord. 549, passed 11-15-80)