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TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: Robert McEwan, Executive Director
DATE: May 24, 2005
SUBJECT: APPROVE CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS POLICY.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE attached Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy, and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director
to issue and implement the Policy.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND
This action is needed to provide a Code of Conduct and Ethic Policy as required by Federal and
State regulations and to provide guidance to Commissioners, employees, officers, and contractors of the
Housing Authority.
IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board of Commissioners elect not to approve the attached proposed policy, the
Housing Authority would not be in compliance with Federal and State regulations.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: AYES SIGNATURE
RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
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VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS
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I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
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AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA •
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS POLICY
POLICY:
This Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy sets forth expectations related to the official conduct of
Commissioners, employees, officers, and contractors of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra
Costa ("Housing Authority"). Government operates best when high standards of conduct are followed in
the performance of official duties, including the following areas:
• Compliance with law. Applicable laws, regulations, and policies are to be followed.
Appropriate conduct. Conduct should be above reproach, avoiding even the appearance of
impropriety. In dealing with others, conduct should exhibit patience, courtesy, civility, and respect. A
positive and constructive work environment should be promoted.
• Integrity and honesty. Honesty should pervade professional relationships with public officials,
clients, coworkers, the public, and others.
Fairness. All persons and transactions should be treated fairly and equitably.
• Confidential information. Confidential information about the property, employees, clients, and
affairs of the Housing Authority should be respected. Confidential information is not to be disclosed
without proper legal authorization. Confidential information should not be used to advance one's
private interests.
• Conflict of interest. As Health and Safety Code section 34281 states,
"[a] commissioner or employee of[a housing] authority shall not acquire any direct or
indirect interest in any housing project or in any property included or planned to be
included in any project, nor shall he have any direct or indirect interest in any contract
or proposed contract for materials or services to be furnished or used in connection
with any housing project."
Moreover, public business should be conducted to avoid even an appearance of a conflict of interest.
• Political activities. Federal and state laws, including the federal Hatch Act, restricting political
activities by public employees, are to be followed.
• Non-discrimination. Duties are to be carried out without regard to any person's age, race, religion,
color, national origin, ethnic background, disability, sex, or marital status.
• Competence. It is expected that all duties will be performed with competency, efficiency, and
economy.
• Reporting. Serious violations of laws, regulations, or policies are to be reported to Housing Authority
management. Persons making such reports are not to be retaliated against.
Discipline. The Housing Authority may discipline employees for cause.
Presented to the Board of Supervisors May 24, 2005
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