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Three: Commit to Transparency <br />Honor the "openness" requirement of the Open Meetings Law (OML). Applies when S or more members of governing body <br />"meet" to discuss "public business". <br />The OML requires that such discussions occur at a meeting that is open to the public. And, if action will be taken or a quorum <br />will be present, there must be timely notice. <br />A "meeting" includes any gathering to discuss public business, in person, by phone, or electronically. Se, -this CIRSA article: <br />https://www.cirsa.orq/news/how-the-Colorado-open-meetings-law-applies-to-elected-officials-email/). <br />• In using executive sessions, make sure you comply with the OML and your local rules, and that you honor your fiduciary <br />obligation to protect City confidential information. <br />Questions about other transparency related rules and risks? <br />CIRSA <br />Four: Commit to Ethical Conduct <br />• Become familiar with the City's Code of Ethics (Sections 5-6 through 5-17 of the City Charter) and other ethics rules governing <br />your conduct. Make them your "best friend" in addressing ethics issues. Some key areas: <br />• Conflicts of Interest: Disclose, recuse, don't vote, leave the room, and don't influence others either publicly or privately in <br />connection with the matter. <br />• Don't disclose or use any confidential information for any personal or private gain or any other personal or private <br />purposes. <br />• Decline gifts that seem connected to your service and abide by gift rules. <br />• Avoid situations that may create an appearance of impropriety. Recognize that in matters of ethics, fair or not, sometimes <br />perception = reality and reality = perception. <br />7 <br />