§ 2-2. Legislative intent and statement of policy.

(a) It is the intent of the city commission to establish a standard of behavior to be applied to the conduct of all public meetings held for the purpose of engaging in the official business of the City of Lake Wales. It is also the intent of the city commission to establish general rules and procedures to be observed by commissioners, appointed board members, officers and employees in the conduct of all public meetings.

(b) It is the policy of the city commission to establish a set of core values which shall govern the manner in which city commissioners, appointed board members, officers and employees interact with the public and with each other while engaging in the official business of the City of Lake Wales. This set of core values shall include:

(1) Fairness. We shall have compassion, respect and sensitivity for all and shall be impartial and objective when making decisions, always seeking to attain the greatest common good.

(2) Responsiveness. We shall deliver public services in an equitable, efficient and effective manner.

(3) Ethics. We shall be open, responsible and accountable for our decisions and actions.

(4) Professionalism. We shall comport ourselves with dignity in a manner which exceeds the expectations of those we serve, and we shall strive to gain the knowledge which enables us to perform our official duties without the intrusion of personal bias.

(5) Excellence. We shall work together cooperatively and unselfishly while striving for the best results.

(6) Initiative and innovation. We shall plan, anticipate, take reasonable risks and try new approaches with a positive attitude.

(7) Decorum. We may disagree but we shall be respectful of one another, and we shall not engage in personal attacks.

(8) Pride. We shall take pride in our community, ourselves, and the accomplishments attained.

(Ord. No. 98-02, § 1, 1-20-98)