Join us to explore proven strategies for upholding integrity, transparency, and accountability with local government staff despite the unethical behavior of elected officials. We will review Tenets 3 through 7 of the ICMA Code of Ethics and discuss how these tenets are meant to support local government leadership. Our seasoned experts will share practical approaches for maintaining a course of ethical leadership, fostering a culture of responsibility, and safeguarding the trust of the community.

Objectives:

1. Review ICMA’s Code of Ethics, Tenets 3 through 7, and understand how they apply to a situation in which an elected official is taking actions that are unethical.
2. Learn practical approaches to creating a culture of responsibility on your team.
3. Identify strategies to maintain the confidence of the community without undermining unethical elected officials.

Speakers:

• Mike Conduff, ICMA-CM, President and CEO, The Elim Group
• Jessica Cowles, ICMA Ethics Director 
• Valerie Lemmie, Senior Advisor for State and Local Government, Kettering Foundation

Practices for Effective Local Government Management and Leadership: [1] Personal and Professional Integrity.

ICMA-CMs: Participation in free coaching webinars qualifies for ICMA-CM (Voluntary Credentialing Program) credit.

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