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Accountable
Responsible
Ethical
Clearly divide policy-making from administration
Serve the whole community
Be visionary
Represent the electorate
Knowledgeable
Effective two way communication between elected and electorate
Effective and efficient |
Transparency
Open to communication – available to listen
Able to explain obscure concepts
Rise above interest groups in the electorate
Promote public involvement
Seek the good of the whole not special interests
Keep power close to the people
Ethical standards beyond legal requirements
Fairness, equality among residents
Impartiality
Nimble enough to respond to change
Overall long term vision
Security and safety from sidewalks to terrorism
Open to new ideas
Collective will
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Open Government
No conflict of interest (see state
law)
Honest/Responsible
Knowledgeable/Intelligent
Receptive/Open minded
Efficient/Accountable
Fiscally Responsible
Accessible
Professionally Staffed
No Nepotism
Communicate fully and objectively
Social equity
Concern for individual rights
Encourages participation by Public
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Transparency
Common Good
Citizen participation
Reflect traditions and preserve future
Charter should be limited and specific in its powers
System of accountability
Organizational structure should support public interest
Clarify city involvement regarding land use
Protect city resources
Consider direct democracy
Collaborative and cooperative
Honest/Ethical
No conflict of interest
Effective use of two way technology
Periodic review of charter every 10 years
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