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Council continues work on code of conduct ordinance after revising draft and scheduling public input
Summary
A draft code of conduct ordinance will return for further discussion after additional council feedback and a subcommittee work session with citizens; council members said the ethics section will align with state law and internal procedures will aim to avoid 'weaponization.'
Council Member Brett presented the draft code of conduct ordinance and said the draft was circulated late, prompting additional time for review and public input. He described the draft as two parts: an ethics section governed by state law and internal operational standards for councils, commissions and boards.
Brett said the ordinance will provide graduated remedies and flexibility so chairs and boards can manage behavior without immediate censure: "...we're also building a lot of flexibility so that it doesn't have to be, censure immediately," he told the council. He urged residents to provide feedback and announced a subcommittee work session to review citizen input prior to the next council meeting.
Mayor and staff said they expect additional revisions and aim to present the ordinance for fuller discussion and a possible vote at an upcoming meeting after more stakeholder review.
Why it matters: establishing clear conduct rules governs how elected and appointed officials interact and can affect public trust and internal dispute resolution.
Next steps: council scheduled additional work and public input; staff will distribute the draft and collect feedback ahead of the next meeting.
