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b) Use of Official Titles Members may use their official title only when conducting official City business, for informational purposes, or as an indication of background and expertise, after having carefully considered whether they are exceeding or appearing to exceed their authority. c) Response to Public Communication Members are encouraged to respond promptly to letters, telephone calls and other communications received from member of the Public who have requested a response. Members are not required to respond to commercial solicitations or to anonymous, obnoxious or harassing communications. 7.0 Enforcement 7.1 Member Responsibility Upon assuming office each Member shall sign a statement affirming that they have been provided with and will read these Protocols. Each Member is responsible for adhering to these Protocols as well as the laws that comprise the basic legal framework for local government discussed in the first part of the Protocols. 7.2 Council Authority The City Council has authority, but not the legal obligation, to monitor each Member's adherence to these Protocols and to take corrective action for violations, as provided below. 7.2.1 Training and Education. The City Council will sponsor periodic training opportunities for Members to become more familiar with the Protocols and the legal framework (See Appendix "A "). 7.2.2 Counciimembers. Under California law, the Council does not have the legal authority to remove Members elected or appointed to the City Council or to otherwise deprive them of their office. However, as provided in Section 7.4, a majority of the Councilmembers may remove a Councilmember from all Council honorary and/or ceremonial positions and ad -hoc and standing committees, as well as from positions with other governmental agencies or other organizations they hold by virtue of appointment by the City Council. 7.3 Violation of Oath of Office 7.3.1 Oath of Office. All Members take an oath upon assuming office, pledging to uphold the constitution and laws of the City, the State and the Federal government. In addition, Members commit to disclosing to the appropriate authorities and/or to the City Council any behavior or activity that may qualify as corruption, abuse, fraud, bribery or other violation of the law. 7.4 Violation of Protocols -9- RIV #4832 -5336 -0519 v3