HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 17-19 Update of the Dublin City Council Norms RESOLUTION NO. 17 — 19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE UPDATE OF THE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORMS
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2019, the City Council held a Special Meeting and discussed the
update of City Council Norms; and
WHEREAS, from that discussion, additions and changes were made to the previously
approved eight norms; 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 update of the Dublin City Council Norms, attached hereto as Exhibit A to this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Goel, Hernandez, Josey, Kumagai and Mayor Haubert
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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B – Dublin City Council Norms
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORMS
2019
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 and will support it moving
forward. [Revised]
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.
9. We will not access the Internet or use any form of technology during Council meetings
regarding agenda items. [New]
10. We will come prepared to Council meetings, having read the staff report prior to the
meeting. [New]
11. We advocate for our decisions and communicate our reasoning. [New]