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or a personal relationship that would present a conflict of interest under applicable state law in order to assure their independence and impartiality on behalf of the public good. 7. Gifts and Favors -Not to take advantage of services or opportunities for personal gain by virtue of their public appointment that are not available to the public in general; and not accept gifts that are in violation of state statute and City policy. 8. Data Practices- Adhere to state statute and the City's data practices policy in the handling of private or confidential data. Keep confidential matters confidential. 9. Use of Public Resources-Not to use public resources which are not available to the general public for private gain or personal purposes in a way that they conflict with state statute or city policy. 10. Policy of Chain of Command-Respect and adhere to the proper chain of command. 11. Positive Work Environment- Support the maintenance of a positive and constructive environment for residents, businesses, and all employees. All associated with the City are required to seek affirmative ways to cooperate and work with other employees,public officials and members of any organization with whom the City needs to have a good working relationship. 12. Compliance and Enforcement-City management has the primary responsibility to assure that ethical standards are understood and met and that the public can continue to have full confidence in the integrity of city government. Roles/Responsibilities 1. Meetings—The commission chair presides over the meeting. Speakers, including commission members, do not speak until recognized by the chair. 2. Act in the Public Interest—Recognizing that service to our citizens must be our primary concern, commission members shall work for the common good of the people of New Brighton and not for any private or personal interest. Commission members will treat all persons, claims and transactions in a fair, respectful and equitable manner. 3. Preparation—Commission members are expected to be prepared for meetings. 4. Agenda Preparation—The staff liaison assigned to each commission is responsible for preparation of the meeting agendas. At the commission meeting, agenda items may be added or deleted by a commission member if approved by a majority of the commission members in attendance at the meeting. Conduct of Members 1. Staff Direction—The commission members may request further clarification or research of the city staff liaison on an issue or topic in which the commission is reviewing. 2. Citizen Questions—Commission members should refer questions and concerns from citizens to the staff liaison or appropriate department director. City staff should report back to the city manager on the resolution of the referral. 3. Respect for Staff Time—If a commission member is utilizing an inordinate amount of staff time,the staff liaison is required to bring this to the attention of the city manager for resolution. 3