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Duvall council debates a short code-of-conduct; members split on enforcement and detail
Summary
City council members Tuesday reviewed sample “code of conduct” documents from other cities and asked staff to draft a short, plain-language version for further review ahead of the November election cycle, while some members cautioned against disciplinary processes that could be used politically.
At a July 15 council workshop, Duvall city council members reviewed sample codes of conduct from neighboring cities and discussed whether to adopt a short, plain-language document to augment existing council procedures.
The discussion centered on balance: several council members favored a concise, one- to two-page statement of guiding principles modeled on the City of Kirkland’s example, while others warned against embedding complaint-driven disciplinary mechanics that could be used for political advantage.
Council member McHenry told…
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