To respond to local agencies' interest in understanding more about the hows and whys of adopting ethics codes, the Institute developed a guide to walk them through the process.
Selecting which values will be reflected in your agency's ethics code is a key task. The Institute has developed a worksheet designed to assist with this undertaking by identifying core ethical values and how each value should shape behavior.
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A positive, values-based ethics code can underscore an agency's commitment to ethics in public service. The following California local agencies have adopted codes of ethics.Read more »
(Four-page tipsheet): Provides a handy reference on the kinds of issues that ought to trigger a conversation with agency counsel or the Fair Political Practices Commission.
A vexing issue with positive, value-based codes of ethics is the issue of how such codes ultimately are enforced. Dr. Tom Shanks has developed a thoughtful white paper on the topic. Read more»
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