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5.2.2 The Common Good. Members will work for the common good of the citizens and not for any private gain, political advantage or personal interest. 5.2.3 Fairness and Equity. Members will treat all members of the public and issues before them in a fair and equitable manner. 5.2.4 Impartiality. Members will be independent of special interests and impartial in decision making. 5.2.5 Avoid Personal Interests. Members are prohibited from using their official positions to influence decisions in which they have a personal financial interest, are members of an interested organization, or have a personal relationship that would be affected. 5.2.6 No Personal Gain. Members shall not take advantage of, or use, public property and equipment, public services, confidential public information, public resources, or other opportunities afforded by their office, for personal gain. 5.2.7 City Stationery. City letterhead or stationery or other City resources may not be used by Members to promote personal interests. 5.2.8 Appearing before Council. Members shall not appear before the City Council or other City board or commission representing any private interest or community group. Members are permitted to speak as a member of the public on any matter that affects them personally, but may not participate in the matter as a Member. 5.2.9 Gifts. Members will refrain from accepting gifts, favors or promises of future benefits that might compromise their independence, or the appearance that they are independent and unbiased. 5.2.10 Campaign Contributions. Members have a right to receive campaign contributions, as allowed by law, as part of running for elected office. However, Members shall not participate in any City action (unless participation is legally required) regarding any Contractor, Vendor or Developer from whom the Member has received a campaign contribution of $101 or more in the previous forty -eight (48) months. For the purposes of this Section, "Contractor" and "Vendor" means any person or entity who has an existing contract, agreement, or other arrangement to provide the City with goods, services, or other items, or who has an interest in or expectation of obtaining such a contract, agreement or arrangement in the future. The terms "Contractor" and "Vendor" include agents and representatives of the Contractor or Vendor, and where the Contractor or Vendor is a business entity, includes all -4- RIV #4832 -5536 -0519 Q