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Minutes 08-30-22 C NIA ICMA MembershipApplication About ICMA ICMA,the International City/County Management Association,advances leadership in local governments worldwide. Our mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management, innovation,and ethics. ICMA provides member support; publications; data and information; peer and results-oriented assistance;and training and professional development to over 12,000 city,town,and county experts and other individuals and organizations throughout the world.The management decisions made by ICMA's members affect millions of individuals living in thousands of communities,from small villages and towns to large metropolitan areas. ICMA membership is for individuals and is not transferable. Join online at icma.org/join For the most efficient option,join online with a credit card at ICMA.org/join and start receiving member access and benefits immediately. A. Complete name and contact information 0 Mr. 0 M . First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Nickname Business Job Title Fmployer or School Name Street Address or PO Box for mailings City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Country Bus.Phone Bus.Fax Bus.E-mail Home Street Address/PO Box City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Country Home Phone Cell Phone Personal E-mail Send ICMA mailings to(select only one): 0 Business street address 0 Business PO Box 0 Home address Send ICMA bills to(select only one): 0 Business street address 0 Business PO Box 0 Home address Send ICMA e-mail communications to(select only one): Q Business e-mail 0 Personal e-mail ICMA Membership Application ICMA I Page 1 of 4 B. Select your membership category Full membership is for managers/administrators who serve in professional positions in all forms of local government as well as those senior staff who report to those managers and who have"significant general administrative responsibility." Manager/Administrator: ICMA has established six criteria(see below)that determine whether a professional management position has been established that gives the manager or chief administrative officer(CAO)the level of independence,authority,and responsi- bility necessary to function in a professional manner. If your position meets all six criteria,you are eligible for Full membership. Senior staff:Staff with broad management responsibility(e.g.assistant and deputy managers/CAOs)who report to a CAO whose position meets the criteria below are eligible for Full membership.You must affirm that you occupy a position with "significant general administrative responsibility." Full member applicants are announced in Leadership Matters,member edition,as required by ICMA's Constitution.Current full members have 60 days to file a written objection to an application for Full membership.Should an objection be raised,the candidate for membership will be notified and informed of the appeals process. If no objections are filed,the individual will be considered a Full member at the end of the 60-day period. Criteria for Full Membership for CAO(Mark N/A if a criterion is not applicable.) 1. APPOINTMENT: I occupy a position that is appointed by an elected representative or representatives and is directly responsible to an elected representative and/or representatives. 2. POLICY FORMULATION: I have significant responsibility in the development and analysis of public policy alternatives and in the implementation of policy once adopted.(This means I develop public policy alternatives and recommendations for consideration by elected officials and have access to the council and work with its members.) 3. BUDGET: I have major responsibility for the preparation and administration of the operating and capital improvements budget. 4. APPOINTING AUTHORITY: I exercise significant influence in the appointment of the key management personnel of the local government and particularly the appointment of the administrative and financial staff.(In other words,I have the authority to recommend the appointment of department heads and appoint a sufficient share of the management staff to control budget preparation and administration.) S. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: I am recognized within the local government organization as the principal general management professional and have a continuing direct relationship with the operating department heads on the implementation and administration of the programs.(I also have direct supervision over department heads,and,at a minimum,my overall management responsibility includes the status of first peer among administrative peers.) 6. QUALIFICATIONS: I was appointed to the position based on my education and experience and on my qualifications to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position as defined by ICMA's Practices for Effective Local Government Leadership.(This criterion means that you have been chosen on merit,have significant administrative experience and educational background,and will fulfill the requirement of Tenet 7 of the Code of Ethics to remain politically neutral.It excludes the strictly"political"appointment.However,it doesn't mean that you must have local government experience.) You are eligible for Affiliate membership if you serve in an appointed position in local government that does not meet these criteria. Most CAOs and assistant/deputy CAOs are eligible for Full membership and may not apply for Affiliate membership.* Category of membership for which you are applying(select one): ® Full Member(select only one): I am a chief administrator in a local government,council of governments,or state association of local governments,and my position meets all of the above criteria. I am an assistant manager or other senior level staff who has been appointed by the chief administrator,reports to the chief administrator,and has significant general administrative responsibilities. (� Affiliate Member Any person who does not otherwise meet the qualifications for the above categories of membership. *Most CAOs and assistant/deputy CAOs are eligible for Full membership and may not apply for Affiliate membership. ICMA I Page 2 of 4 ICMA Membership Application CODE OF ETHICS WITH GUIDELINES The ICMA Code of Ethics was adopted by the ICMA membership in 1924, and most recently amended by the membership in June 2020.The Guidelines for the Code were adopted by the ICMA Executive Board in 1972, and most recently revised in June 2020. The mission of ICMA is to advance professional local government violations to ICMA.In reporting the possible violation,members may choose through leadership,management,innovation,and ethics.To further this to go on record as the complainant or report the matter on a confidential basis. mission,certain principles,as enforced by the Rules of Procedure,shall Confidentiality.Members shall not discuss or divulge information with govern the conduct of every member of ICMA,who shall; anyone about pending or completed ethics cases,except as specifically authorized by the Rules of Procedure for Enforcement of the Code of Ethics. TENET 1.We believe professional management is essential to efficient and Seeking Employment.Members should not seek employment for a position democratic local government by elected officials. that has an incumbent who has not announced his or her separation or been TENET 2.Affirm the dignity and worth of local government services and officially informed by the appointive entity that his or her services are to be maintain a deep sense of social responsibility as a trusted public servant. terminated.Members should not initiate contact with representatives of the appointive entity.Members contacted by representatives of the appointive GUIDELINE entity body regarding prospective interest in the position should decline to Advice to Officials of Other Local Governments.When members advise have a conversation until the incumbent's separation from employment is and respond to inquiries from elected or appointed officials of other local publicly known. governments,they should inform the administrators of those communities in Relationships in the Workplace Members should not engage in an intimate order to uphold local government professionalism. or romantic relationship with any elected official or board appointee, TENET 3.Demonstrate by word and action the highest standards of ethical employee they report to,one they appoint and/or supervise,either directly conduct and integrity in all public,professional,and personal relationships or indirectly,within the organization. in order that the member may merit the trust and respect of the elected and This guideline does not restrict personal friendships,professional mentoring, appointed officials,employees,and the public. or social interactions with employees,elected officials and Board appointees. GUIDELINES Influence.Members should conduct their professional and personal affairs in a manner that demonstrates that they cannot be improperly influenced in Public Confidence.Members should conduct themselves so as to maintain the performance of their official duties. public confidence in their position and profession,the integrity of their local government,and in their responsibility to uphold the public trust. Conflicting Roles.Members who serve multiple roles either within the local government organization or externally-should avoid participating in Length of Service.For chief administrative/executive officers appointed by matters that create either a conflict of interest or the perception of one.They a governing body or elected official,a minimum of two years is considered should disclose any potential conflict to the governing body so that it can be necessary to render a professional service to the local government.In limited managed appropriately. circumstances,it may be in the best interests of the local government and the member to separate before serving two years.Some examples include Conduct Unbecoming.Members should treat people fairly,with dignity and refusal of the appointing authority to honor commitments concerning respect and should not engage in,or condone bullying behavior,harassment, conditions of employment,a vote of no confidence in the member,or sexual harassment or discrimination on the basis of race,religion,national significant personal issues.It is the responsibility of an applicant for a origin,age,disability,gender,gender identity,or sexual orientation. position to understand conditions of employment,including expectations of TENET 4.Serve the best interests of the people. service.Not understanding the terms of employment prior to accepting does GUIDELINES not justify premature separation.For all members a short tenure should be the exception rather than a recurring experience,and members are expected Impacts of Decisions.Members should inform their governing body of the to honor all conditions of employment with the organization. anticipated effects of a decision on people in their jurisdictions,especially if Appointment Commitment.Members who accept an appointment to a specific groups may be disproportionately harmed or helped. position should report to that position.This does not preclude the possibility Inclusion.To ensure that all the people within their jurisdiction have the of a member considering several offers or seeking several positions at ability to actively engage with their local government,members should the same time.However,once a member has accepted a formal offer of strive to eliminate barriers to public involvement in decisions,program,and employment,that commitment is considered binding unless the employer services. makes fundamental changes in the negotiated terms of employment. TENET S.Submit policy proposals to elected officials;provide them with Credentials.A member's resume for employment or application for ICMA's facts,and technical and professional advice about policy options;and Voluntary Credentialing Program shall completely and accurately reflect the collaborate with them in setting goals for the community and organization. member's education,work experience,and personal history.Omissions and TENET 6.Recognize that elected representatives are accountable to their inaccuracies must be avoided. community for the decisions they make;members are responsible for Professional Respect.Members seeking a position should show professional implementing those decisions. respect for persons formerly holding the position,successors holding TENET 7.Refrain from all political activities which undermine public the position,or for others who might be applying for the same position. confidence in professional administrators.Refrain from participation in the Professional respect does not preclude honest differences of opinion;it does election of the members of the employing legislative body. preclude attacking a person's motives or integrity. Reporting Ethics Violations.When becoming aware of a possible violation of the ICMA Code of Ethics,members are encouraged to report possible COPYRIGHT©2020 BY THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. GUIDELINES The term"Gift"includes but is not limited to services,travel,meals,gift cards, Elections of the Governing Body.Members should maintain a reputation tickets,or other entertainment or hospitality.Gifts of money or loans from for serving equally and impartially all members of the governing body of the persons other than the local government jurisdiction pursuant to normal local government they serve,regardless of party.To this end,they should employment practices are not acceptable. not participate in an election campaign on behalf of or in opposition to Members should not accept any gift that could undermine public confidence. candidates for the governing body. De minimus gifts may be accepted in circumstances that support the Elections of Elected Executives.Members shall not participate in the execution of the member's official duties or serve a legitimate public election campaign of any candidate for mayor or elected county executive. purpose.In those cases,the member should determine a modest maximum dollar value based on guidance from the governing body or any applicable Running for Office.Members shall not run for elected office or become state or local law. involved in political activities related to running for elected office,or accept The guideline is not intended to apply to normal social practices,not appointment to an elected office.They shall not seek political endorsements, associated with the member's official duties,where gifts are exchanged financial contributions or engage in other campaign activities. among friends,associates and relatives. Elections.Members share with their fellow citizens the right and Investments in Conflict with Official Duties.Members should refrain responsibility to vote.However,in order not to impair their effectiveness from any investment activity which would compromise the impartial and on behalf of the local governments they serve,they shall not participate in objective performance of their duties.Members should not invest or hold political activities to support the candidacy of individuals running for any anyinvestment,directly city,county,special district,school,state or federal offices.Specifically,they or indirectly,in any financial business,commercial, shall not endorse candidates,make financial contributions,sign or circulate or other private transaction that creates a conflict of interest,in fact or petitions,or participate in fund-raising activities for individuals seeking or appearance,with their official duties. holding elected office. In the case of real estate,the use of confidential information and knowledge Elections relating to the Form of Government.Members may assist in to further a member's personal interest is not permitted.Purchases and preparing and presenting materials that explain the form of government to sales which might be interpreted as speculation for quick profit should be the public prior to a form of government election.If assistance is required by avoided(see the guideline on"Confidential Information").Because personal another community,members may respond.Presentation of Issues.Members investments may appear to influence official actions and decisions,or create may assist their governing body in the presentation of issues involved in the appearance of impropriety,members should disclose or dispose of such referenda such as bond issues,annexations,and other matters that affect the investments prior to accepting a position in a local government.Should government entity's operations and/or fiscal capacity. the conflict of interest arise during employment,the member should make full disclosure and/or recuse themselves prior to any official action by the Personal Advocacy of Issues.Members share with their fellow citizens the governing body that may affect such investments. right and responsibility to voice their opinion on public issues.Members may This guideline is not intended to prohibit a member from having or acquiring advocate for issues of personal interest only when doing so does not conflict an interest in or deriving a benefit from any investment when the interest or with the performance of their official duties. benefit is due to ownership by the member or the member's family of a de TENET 8.Make it a duty continually to improve the member's professional minimus percentage of a corporation traded on a recognized stock exchange ability and to develop the competence of associates in the use of even though the corporation or its subsidiaries may do business with the management techniques. local government. GUIDELINES Personal Relationships.In any instance where there is a conflict of interest, appearance of a conflict of interest,or personal financial gain of a member Self Assessment.Each member should assess his or her professional skills a periodic ba , by virtue of a relationship with any individual,spouse/partner,group,agency, and abilities on vendor or other entity,the member shall disclose the relationship to the Professional Development.Each member should commit at least 40 hours organization.For example,if the member has a relative that works for a per year to professional development activities that are based on the developer doing business with the local government,that fact should be practices identified by the members of ICMA. disclosed. TENET 9.Keep the community informed on local government affairs; Confidential Information.Members shall not disclose to others,or use encourage communication between the citizens and all local government to advance their personal interest,intellectual property,confidential officers;emphasize friendly and courteous service to the public;and seek to information,or information that is not yet public knowledge,that has been improve the quality and image of public service. acquired by them in the course of their official duties.lnformation that may TENET 10.Resist any encroachment on professional responsibilities, be in the public domain or accessible by means of an open records request,is believing the member should be free to carry out official policies without not confidential. interference,and handle each problem without discrimination on the basis Private Employment.Members should not engage in,solicit,negotiate for, of principle and justice. or promise to accept private employment,nor should they render services GUIDELINE for private interests or conduct a private business when such employment, service,or business creates a conflict with or impairs the proper discharge Information Sharing.The member should openly share information with the of their official duties.Teaching,lecturing,writing,or consulting are typical governing body while diligently carrying out the member's responsibilities as activities that may not involve conflict of interest,or impair the proper set forth in the charter or enabling legislation. discharge of their official duties.Prior notification of the appointing authority TENET 11.Handle all matters of personnel on the basis of merit so that is appropriate in all cases of outside employment. fairness and impartiality govern a member's decisions,pertaining to Representation.Members should not represent any outside interest before appointments,pay adjustments,promotions,and discipline. any agency,whether public or private,except with the authorization of or at the direction of the appointing authority they serve. GUIDELINE Endorsements.Members should not endorse commercial products or Equal Opportunity.All decisions pertaining to appointments,pay services by agreeing to use their photograph,endorsement,or quotation in adjustments,promotions,and discipline should prohibit discrimination paid or other commercial advertisements,marketing materials,social media, because of race,color,religion,sex,national origin,sexual orientation, or other documents,whether the member is compensated or not for the political affiliation,disability,age,or marital status.lt should be the members' member's support.Members may,however,provide verbal professional personal and professional responsibility to actively recruit and hire a diverse references as part of the due diligence phase of competitive process or in staff throughout their organizations. response to a direct inquiry. TENET 12.Public office is a public trust.A member shall not leverage his or Members may agree to endorse the following,provided they do not her position for personal gain or benefit. receive any compensation:(1)books or other publications;(2)professional GUIDELINES development or educational services provided by nonprofit membership organizations or recognized educational institutions;(3)products and/or Gifts.Members shall not directly or indirectly solicit,accept or receive any services in which the local government has a direct economic interest. gift if it could reasonably be perceived or inferred that the gift was intended Members'observations,opinions,and analyses of commercial products to influence them in the performance of their official duties;or if the gift was used or tested by their local governments are appropriate and useful to the intended to serve as a reward for any official action on their part. profession when included as part of professional articles and reports. 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