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Member Butler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-128
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
WHEREAS, the City Council discussed at its study sessions throughout 2024 the issue of
adopting a City Council Code of Conduct and Ethics to better address Council interactions and
behavior between Council Members, the Public, and the Media; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted the City Council Code of Policies
(“Code of Policies”) to address various items related to how the City Council conducts its
business; and
WHEREAS, the Code of Conduct and Ethics will be incorporated into the City Council
Code of Policies as Section II and will include in-depth guidance for the City Council regarding
behavior in and outside of Council Meetings, Ethics, and provides accountability measures for
Council Members; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is in the City’s best interests to amend the
Code of Policies to include the City Council Code of Conduct and Ethics to provide additional
context and guidance on how the City Council can best exemplify the values of the City and
model respectful interactions in the face of disagreement and discord; and
WHEREAS, the Council Code of Conduct will serve as a positive tool to maintain
camaraderie, collaboration, and to assist the City Council in executing the business of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center as follows:
1.The City Council Code of Conduct and Ethics is hereby adopted in its substantial form,
subject to future amendments as directed by Council.
2.The Code of Policies is hereby amended by adding the City Council Code of Conduct,
attached as Exhibit A, which is incorporated in and made part of this Resolution.
3.The City Manager (or designee) is authorized and directed to insert the new Section II
into the Code of Policies, including updating the table of contents, and said updated
document shall constitute the official Code of Policies.
December 9, 2024
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Graves, Kragness
and the following voted against the same:
Jerzak, Lawrence-Anderson
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
EXHIBIT A