Codes of Ethics


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Local Government Innovations

Ethics Code for Volunteer Board Year: 2003;

Sample Government Documents

Code of Ethics (Elected Officials): Wendell, North Carolina Year: 2008; Pages: 6.
Innovative Ethics Program Moves to Next Level Year: 2006; Pages: 1.
Ethics Pledge for Advisory Boards and Commissions: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Year: 2005;
General Personnel Policies and Employee Responsibilities Ordinance: Ashland, Oregon Year: 2005;
Ethics Ordinance: Laurel, Maryland Year: 2004;
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Reports and Articles

ICMA Code of Ethics: Rules of Procedure for Enforcement Year: 2005; Pages: 4.
ICMA Code of Ethics Year: 2004; Pages: 3.
Who's Advocating What Here? Year: 2006;
Building a Strong Local Government Ethics Program Year: 2004;
Maximizing Trust, Minimizing Conflicts: What Are Cities and Counties Doing to Promote Ethical Governance Year: 2002; Pages: 3.
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