HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 69-17 Establishment of City Council Norms RESOLUTION NO. 69 — 17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORMS
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2017, the City Council held a Special Meeting and discussed City
Council Norms, and
WHEREAS, from that discussion, eight norms were drafted for the City Council's consideration
and approval; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council Norms serve to augment the City Council's Rules for the
Conduct of Meetings of the City Council (Resolution No. 62-17) and any related policy documents to
provide a more specific "Code of Conduct."
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
approve the establishment of the Dublin City Council Norms, attached hereto as Exhibit A to this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6t" day of June 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Goel, Gupta, Hernandez and Mayor Haubert
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Reso No. 69-17, Adopted 6/6/2017, Item No. 4.10 Page 1 of 1
City of Dublin
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORMS
1. We trust each other.
2. We show respect and fairness to each other.
3. We communicate well and practice active listening with each other.
4. We accept the majority position once a decision is made.
5. We lead by positive example.
6. We strive to be collaborative and seek consensus as our preferred decision-making
method.
7. We respect the different roles of Council and staff.
8. We make decisions based on principles and values.