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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05152001 - C.72 4r TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: MAURICE M. SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: May 15, 2001 SUBJECT: Adopt the Public Works Department Code of Ethics SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECO.M.-MI NDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION 1. Recommended Action: ADOPT the Public Works Department Code of Ethics. 1.1. Financial niyact: None. III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The Code of Ethics will be used as a guide for decision-making process and will satisfy the Accreditation requirements from the American Public Works Association. County Counsel, Human Resources, and the respected Unions have reviewed the proposed Code of Ethics. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: .0afinued on Attachment: SIGNATURE: _.R.ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER STGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON May 15, 2001 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. VOTE?OP STJPERVISORS x UNANIMOUS(ARSE:Tl' ) AYES: NOES: ATTESTED: May 15, 2001 ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy Orifi.DN: Public 11'erl_,(.Administrative Sen•iees) Contact: t;At SIuu313-2000) of an action taken and entered on the minutes of 111\IS:Ir g:adWbdor(M-15 the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. C: County A(hunstmor County Counsel BY DEPUTY ��� CODE OF ETHICS DIRECTIVE As a member of the Contra Costa County, Public Works Department, I will adhere to the following code of ethics: I will strive to keep the public trust and will not take personal advantage of privileged information or relationships. While respecting the rights of every resident of the County, I will strive to put the public interest above all other interests. I will consider my chosen occupation as an opportunity to serve the residents of Contra Costa County. 1 will strive to encourage sustainability through the wise use of resources, whether they are natural resources, financial resources or human resources. I will strive to consider health and safety in every aspect of my work. I will strive to conduct myself in a manner that enhances the reputation of Contra Costa County and my Department. I will strive to ensure that the work for which I am responsible complies with all legal requirements. I will strive to plan, design, build, maintain and operate the public infrastructure in a mamier that respects the environment and will work to preserve and enhance both the infrastructure and environment for succeeding generations. Note: Suggested revision should be cleared through the Public Works Director. Accreditation Management Practice: 1.5 Code of Ethics MS:djh/kw g:\groupdata\admin\directive-procedures\ code of ethics.doc (3/01) Administrative Services Division Code of Ethics TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: MAURICE M. SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: May 15, 2001 SUBJECT: Adopt the Public Works Department Code of Ethics SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND.AND JUSTIFICATION 1. Recommended Action: ADOPT the Public Works Department Code of Ethics. 11. Financiallmlpact: None. I11. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The Code of Ethics will be used as a guide for decision-making process and will satisfy the Accreditation requirements from the American Public Works Association. County Counsel, Human Resources, and the respected Unions have reviewed the proposed Code of Ethics. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: Continued on Attachment: SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMM.ENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON Mnv 15- 2001 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. VOTE OF SUPEIZV[SORS x UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AYES: NOES: ATTESTED: May 15._, 2001 ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator Orlg.Dir: I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy Contact: (M.Sluu313-:000) of an action taken and entered on the minutes of A I A1S:Ir g.AIMbdord`'.5-15 the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. c: County Admuuslrator CountyCowi.'Cl BY 1 nr.nrimv�' � r CODE OF ETHICS DIRECTIVE As a member of the Contra Costa County, Public Works Department, I will adhere to the following code of ethics: I will strive to keep the public trust and will not take personal advantage of privileged information or relationships. While respecting the rights of every resident of the County, I will strive to put the public interest above all other interests. I will consider my chosen occupation as an opportunity to serve the residents of Contra Costa County. I will strive to encourage sustainability through the wise use of resources, whether they are natural resources, financial resources or human resources. I will strive to consider health and safety in every aspect of my work. I will strive to conduct myself in a manner that enhances the reputation of Contra Costa County and my Department. I will strive to ensure that the work for which I am responsible complies with all legal requirements. 1. will strive to plan, design, build, maintain and operate the public infrastructure in a manner that respects the environment and will work to preserve and enhance both the infrastructure and environment for succeeding generations. Note: Suggested revision should be cleared through the Public Works Director. Accreditation Management Practice: 1.5 Code of Ethics MS:djh/kw g:\groupdata\adniin\directive-procedures\ code of ethics.doc (3/01) Administrative Services Division Code of Ethics