HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2023-018 A Resolution of the Airport Commission Code of Ethics RESOLUTION NO. 2023-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE ARLINGTON AIRPORT COMMISSION ADOPTING A CODE OF ETHICS
WHEREAS, the Arlington Municipal Airport has established a municipal airport
commission; and
WHEREAS, the legislature recently amended the provisions relating to municipal airport
commissions through the passage of House Bill 1243, and the City wishes to amend the
Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) Title 2.44 to be consistent with that Bill; and
WHEREAS, in order to amend the municipal code to expand the potential members of
the commission, there must be an adopted code of ethics; and
WHEREAS, the Commission wishes to adopt a code of ethics;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Arlington, Washington Airport Commission do hereby resolve as
follows:
1. The Commission adopts the Code of Ethics attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
APPROVED by the Arlington Airport Commission of the City of Arlington this l`1-vv' day of
November 2023.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
AIRPORT COMMISSION
Ru Go ales, Chair er on
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Steven J..Peiffle, City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-018
EXHIBIT A
ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION CODE OF ETHICS
1.1. Personal integrity. The professional and personal conduct of Airport Commission members
must be above reproach and avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Airport Commission
members shall refrain from abusive conduct, threats of official action, personal accusations or
verbal attacks upon the character or motives of other members of the Airport Commission,the
Mayor or Council, members of City boards and commissions, the staff or public. Airport
Commission members shall maintain truthfulness and honesty and not compromise them for
advancement, honor, or personal gain. Additionally, Airport Commission members shall not
directly or indirectly induce, encourage or aid anyone to violate the Code of Ethics and it is
incumbent upon Airport Commission members to make a good faith effort to address apparent
violations of this Code of Ethics.
1.2. Respect for Process. Airport Commission members shall perform their duties in accordance
with the processes and rules of order established by the City Council, and the Airport
Commission governing the deliberation of public policy issues, meaningful involvement of the
public, and implementation of policy decisions of the Commission and City Council by City staff.
1.3. Conduct of Public Meetings. Airport Commission members shall prepare themselves for
public issues; listen courteously and attentively to all public discussions before the body; and
focus on the business at hand. They shall refrain from interrupting other speakers; making
personal comments not germane to the business of the body; or otherwise interfering with the
orderly conduct of meetings.
1.4. Decisions Based on Merit. Airport Commission members shall base their decisions on the
merits and substance of the matter at hand, rather than on unrelated considerations.
1.5. Communication. Airport Commission members shall publicly disclose substantive
information that is relevant to a matter under consideration by the Council or boards and
commissions, which they may have received from sources outside of the public decision-making
process.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-018