HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 - RESO 09 - Adopt B&C Code of EthicsCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 09
Series of 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
CODE OF ETHICS
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge has several boards, commissions,
authorities, and special committees and the effectiveness of each of these municipal
bodies is essential to the success of the City; and
WHEREAS, members of City of Wheat Ridge boards and commissions are
expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct to ensure integrity,
transparency, and accountability of their actions; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a Study Session on August 7, 2023, focusing on
how to amend the Boards and Commissions Code and improve the effectiveness of the
City’s municipal bodies; and
WHEREAS, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 1777 on October 9, 2023,
amending the Boards and Commissions Code to codify the consensus established
during the August 7, 2023 Study Session; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1777 establishes that the City Council may remove
boards and commissions members from their respective bodies for a violation of a code
of ethics; and
WHEREAS, the code of ethics ensures that members will commit to maintaining
the public trust and fostering an environment of transparency, fairness, and ethical
conduct in all aspects of their role as a boards and commissions member; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat
Ridge, Colorado, as follows:
Section 1. The Boards and Commissions Code of Ethics attached hereto as
Exhibit A, is hereby approved.
Section 2. This code of ethics shall become effective immediately.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 26th day of February 2024.
ATTEST:
Margy Greer, Sr. Deputy City Clerk
Bud Starker, Mayor