Sandy City Council debates wording, recusal rules in draft code of conduct; staff to return revised draft

SANDY, Utah — The Sandy City Council spent more than an hour on June 10 reviewing a draft council code of conduct that lays out expectations for civility, fitness for duty and a process for responding to allegations of misconduct. Council members asked staff to revise several provisions — most notably language about recusal when an elected official is impaired — and directed staff to return the document as a voting item at the council’s next meeting.

The draft, prepared by council office staff, would add a preamble, a set of rules and accountability measures to the council policy manual. It addresses compliance with existing laws and policies, “sobriety and fitness for duty,” preparation for meetings, respect for staff roles and a range of possible disciplinary steps, the staff presentation said. Dustin Frato, who presented the draft, said the document is closer to the more…